Ilan vs Maxim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Ilan Rank #1,450
Maxim Rank #1,448

Maxim is more popular, ranked #1448 vs #1450 for Ilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

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 Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

If you choose Maxim

Mikhail Alexei Natasha Sonya Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilan or Maxim more popular?

Maxim is more popular, ranked #1448 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Ilan and Maxim mean?

Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin). Maxim means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Ilan and Maxim boy or girl names?

Ilan is primarily a boy name. Maxim is primarily a boy name.

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