French · Latin

Maxime

Pronounced mak-SEEMShare

Meaning: Greatest

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Maxime is the French masculine form of Maximus, an ancient Roman name. Its Latin root is the superlative meaning greatest.

Nicknames

  • Max

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Maxime comes from French and Latin.

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