Maksim vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Maksim Rank #1,919
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maksim

Natalya Dmitri Anastasia Nikolai Irina

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maksim or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maksim at #1919 in the United States.

What do Maksim and Theodore mean?

Maksim means "the greatest" (Latin Maximus origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Maksim and Theodore boy or girl names?

Maksim is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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