Percy vs Maxim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Percy Rank #1,256

Maxim Rank #1,448

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1448 for Maxim.

Is Percy or Maxim more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Maxim at #1448 in the United States.

What do Percy and Maxim mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Maxim means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Percy and Maxim boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Maxim is primarily a boy name.