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Maxie

Pronunciation: [ m-AKS-ee ]

Boy Name #17,179 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Maxie is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AKS-ee.

Parents who love the name Maxie often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Popularity Over Time

#17,179
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#17,179
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Max May

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maxie

Is Maxie a boy or girl name?
Maxie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17179. As a girl name, it is ranked #6131. Maxie is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Maxie?
Maxie is pronounced m-AKS-ee.
How popular is the name Maxie?
Maxie is currently ranked #17179 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Maxie?
Common nicknames for Maxie include Max and May.
Is Maxie a common or rare name?
Maxie is an uncommon name, ranked #17179 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maxie

Maxie is a boy name .

Is Maxie a boy or girl name? Maxie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,179 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,131. Maxie is more commonly used as a girl name.

Maxie is currently ranked #17,179 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Maxie include Max and May. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Maxie include Maximiliano, Maximus, Maximilian, Maximo, Maxim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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