Maksim
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Maksim: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2010.
Maksim is a Slavic form of the Latin name Maximus, meaning "the greatest." It shares its root with the Roman cognomen Maximus, a title borne by emperors and military leaders, such as the 4th-century Roman emperor Magnus Maximus, who features in Welsh and Scottish legend. A notable modern bearer is the Russian writer Maksim Gorky, a key figure in socialist realism. While the name doesn't have direct Scottish place connections, its Latin root appears in places like St Maximus or the Italian town of Massimo. A common short form is Maks, and in Scotland the anglicised version Maxim has also been used. Parents choosing Maksim may appreciate its strong, classic feel with a distinctive Eastern European twist.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20103 babies
- Latest (2012)
- #6693 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y