Mara 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

Mara Rank #588
Maxine Rank #521

Maxine is more popular, ranked #521 vs #588 for Mara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mara ___

  • Mara Jane
  • Mara Grace
  • Mara Louise
  • Mara Elizabeth
  • Mara Rose
  • Mara 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 Mara

Nora Cora Lena Eli Simon

If you choose Maxine

Josephine Vivienne Genevieve Theodore Augustus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mara or Maxine more popular?

Maxine is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Mara at #588 in the United States.

What do Mara and Maxine mean?

Mara means "bitter" (Hebrew origin). Maxine means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Mara and Maxine boy or girl names?

Mara is primarily a girl name. Maxine is primarily a girl name.

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