Maksim vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maksim

Boy #1,919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin Maximus

Russian Slavic Ukrainian Eastern European

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Maksim Rank #1,919

Basil Rank #2,026

Maksim is more popular, ranked #1919 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Maksim or Basil more popular?

Maksim is more popular, ranked #1919 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Maksim and Basil mean?

Maksim means "the greatest" (Latin Maximus origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Maksim and Basil boy or girl names?

Maksim is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.