Maxim vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxim

Boy #1,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European French Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,448
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max

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Popularity Comparison

Maxim Rank #1,448
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1448 for Maxim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maxim ___

  • Maxim Alexander
  • Maxim Ivan
  • Maxim Andre
  • Maxim Leon
  • Maxim Viktor
  • Maxim Luca

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 Maxim

Mikhail Alexei Natasha Sonya Dmitri

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxim or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maxim at #1448 in the United States.

What do Maxim and Theodore mean?

Maxim means "greatest" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Maxim and Theodore boy or girl names?

Maxim is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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