Maxime
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Maxime
Maxime means "greatest" or "the greatest" and derives from the Latin name Maximus, formed from the superlative adjective maximus.
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Etymology
Maxime means "greatest" or "the greatest" and derives from the Latin name Maximus, formed from the superlative adjective maximus. The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and countries, with historical roots in Roman civilization where it was borne by early Christian saints and martyrs, most notably Saint Maximus.
Maxime currently ranks #4,810 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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