Maxine vs Regina

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
Regina Rank #340

Regina is more popular, ranked #340 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

Regina ___

  • Regina Maria
  • Regina Elena
  • Regina Louise
  • Regina Anne
  • Regina Claire
  • Regina Sophia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maxine

Josephine Vivienne Genevieve Theodore Augustus

If you choose Regina

Victoria Cecilia Leo Marcus Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxine or Regina more popular?

Regina is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Maxine at #521 in the United States.

What do Maxine and Regina mean?

Maxine means "greatest" (Latin origin). Regina means "queen" (Latin origin).

Are Maxine and Regina boy or girl names?

Maxine is primarily a girl name. Regina is primarily a girl name.

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