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Maxim vs Anton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxim

Boy #1,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European French Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,448
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anton

Boy #1,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin (Antonius)

Cultural Roots

German Russian Scandinavian Czech Dutch Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,480
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maxim Rank #1,448
Anton Rank #1,480

Maxim is more popular, ranked #1448 vs #1480 for Anton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxim or Anton more popular?

Maxim is more popular, ranked #1448 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Maxim and Anton mean?

Maxim means "greatest" (Latin origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Maxim and Anton boy or girl names?

Maxim is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.

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