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Maxim

Name Meaning:

From the Roman cognomen Maximus ("greatest"). Also a Russian form.

Noteable Namesakes

Maxim Gorky (Author); Maxim Kontsevich (Mathematician); Maxim magazine

Origin

Latin

Popularity

US: #976, UK: #450

Variations/Nicknames

Max; Maxie; Maksym

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