Maks
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Maks: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2008.
Maks is a Slavic variant of Max, itself a short form of Maximilian or Maxwell, both ultimately rooted in the Latin *maximus*—"the greatest." This bold, concise name carries a confident, international feel, popular across Poland, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. Perhaps the most famous bearer is Maks Chmerkovskiy, the Ukrainian-American professional dancer and choreographer best known for *Dancing with the Stars*. Russian weightlifter Maks Korolev also brought attention to the name in the world of sport. Though no major place name stems directly from Maks, the soul of the name shares its root with many towns named after Saint Maximus. Its spelling with a "k" rather than "x" gives it a distinctly modern, fresh edge while retaining the timeless meaning of greatness—a short, punchy choice that works well across cultures.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20083 babies
- Latest (2008)
- #6383 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y