Maksim vs Mylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maksim

Boy #1,919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin Maximus

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,919
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max, Maks

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mylan

Boy #1,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, gracious, beloved"

Origin: Old Slavic mil

Cultural Roots

Czech Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,719
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Lan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maksim Rank #1,919
Mylan Rank #1,719

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 vs #1919 for Maksim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maksim ___

  • Maksim Alexei
  • Maksim Nikolai
  • Maksim Ivan
  • Maksim Sergei
  • Maksim Pavel
  • Maksim Vladimir

Mylan ___

  • Mylan James
  • Mylan Xavier
  • Mylan Andre
  • Mylan Lucas
  • Mylan Cole
  • Mylan Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maksim

Natalya Dmitri Anastasia Nikolai Irina

If you choose Mylan

Roman Luca Zara Lyra Caspian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maksim or Mylan more popular?

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 compared to Maksim at #1919 in the United States.

What do Maksim and Mylan mean?

Maksim means "the greatest" (Latin Maximus origin). Mylan means "dear, gracious, beloved" (Old Slavic mil origin).

Are Maksim and Mylan boy or girl names?

Maksim is primarily a boy name. Mylan is primarily a boy name.

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