Maxim vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxim

Boy #1,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Maxim Rank #1,448

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1448 for Maxim.

Is Maxim or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Maxim at #1448 in the United States.

What do Maxim and Bernard mean?

Maxim means "greatest" (Latin origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Maxim and Bernard boy or girl names?

Maxim is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.