Maksym vs Nikodem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maksym

Boy #5,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, greatest one"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Polish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,628
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maks, Max

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Popularity Comparison

Maksym Rank #5,628
Nikodem Rank #5,452

Nikodem is more popular, ranked #5452 vs #5628 for Maksym.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maksym ___

  • Maksym Bohdan
  • Maksym Ivan
  • Maksym Sergiy
  • Maksym James
  • Maksym Alexander
  • Maksym Viktor

Nikodem ___

  • Nikodem Jan
  • Nikodem Piotr
  • Nikodem Marek
  • Nikodem Aleksander
  • Nikodem Tomasz
  • Nikodem Jakub

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maksym

Dmytro Andriy Oleksandr Natalya Iryna

If you choose Nikodem

Zofia Agnieszka Kacper Wojciech Marta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maksym or Nikodem more popular?

Nikodem is more popular, ranked #5452 compared to Maksym at #5628 in the United States.

What do Maksym and Nikodem mean?

Maksym means "the greatest, greatest one" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Nikodem means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Maksym and Nikodem boy or girl names?

Maksym is primarily a boy name. Nikodem is primarily a boy name.

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