Maks Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAKS / /mɑks/Slavic; Hebrew; English
Meaning
Mighty (Slavic); Who is like God? (Hebrew); Diminutive of Maximilian (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Slavic cultures, Maks is often derived from the name Maxim, meaning 'the greatest.' In Hebrew, it is linked to the name Michael, emphasizing a rhetorical question about divine likeness. The English variant is commonly seen as a diminutive of Maximilian, which has roots in Latin.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Max
- Maksim
- Maximilian
International Variants
- Maksym (Ukrainian)
- Maksim (Russian)
- Maxime (French)
Famous people named Maks
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maks was first seen in the United States in 2007. Maks has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Maks has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maks (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
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| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 |