Lexi vs Maxine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxine

Girl #521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#521
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi, Maxie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lexi Rank #563
Maxine Rank #521

Maxine is more popular, ranked #521 vs #563 for Lexi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lexi ___

  • Lexi Marie
  • Lexi Grace
  • Lexi Ann
  • Lexi Hope
  • Lexi Rose
  • Lexi Claire

Maxine ___

  • Maxine Rose
  • Maxine Jane
  • Maxine Claire
  • Maxine Louise
  • Maxine Marie
  • Maxine Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lexi

Zoe Mason Kayla Tyler Ava

If you choose Maxine

Josephine Vivienne Genevieve Theodore Augustus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lexi or Maxine more popular?

Maxine is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Lexi at #563 in the United States.

What do Lexi and Maxine mean?

Lexi means "defender of people" (Greek origin). Maxine means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Lexi and Maxine boy or girl names?

Lexi is primarily a girl name. Maxine is primarily a girl name.

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