Anton vs Maxim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Tony, Toni

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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
Nicknames
Max

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anton ___

  • Anton Karl
  • Anton Heinrich
  • Anton Ludwig
  • Anton Paul
  • Anton Max
  • Anton Wilhelm

Maxim ___

  • Maxim Alexander
  • Maxim Ivan
  • Maxim Andre
  • Maxim Leon
  • Maxim Viktor
  • Maxim Luca

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anton

Nikolai Katya Dmitri Olga Sasha

If you choose Maxim

Mikhail Alexei Natasha Sonya Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anton or Maxim more popular?

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

What do Anton and Maxim mean?

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

Are Anton and Maxim boy or girl names?

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

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