Maxine vs Olivia

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

Maxine Rank #521
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #521 for Maxine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maxine ___

  • Maxine Rose
  • Maxine Jane
  • Maxine Claire
  • Maxine Louise
  • Maxine Marie
  • Maxine Pearl

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maxine

Josephine Vivienne Genevieve Theodore Augustus

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxine or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Maxine at #521 in the United States.

What do Maxine and Olivia mean?

Maxine means "greatest" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Maxine and Olivia boy or girl names?

Maxine is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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