Maksim vs Jovan

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 #1,755 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Serbian Slavic Macedonian Croatian

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Maksim Rank #1,919

Jovan Rank #1,755

Jovan is more popular, ranked #1755 vs #1919 for Maksim.

Is Maksim or Jovan more popular?

Jovan is more popular, ranked #1755 compared to Maksim at #1919 in the United States.

What do Maksim and Jovan mean?

Maksim means "the greatest" (Latin Maximus origin). Jovan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Maksim and Jovan boy or girl names?

Maksim is primarily a boy name. Jovan is primarily a boy name.