Greatest
Maxime is a French form of the Roman name Maximus. It shares the same root as Maximilian and Maxwell, ultimately deriving from the Latin word 'maximus' meaning 'the greatest'. While common in French-speaking countries, it remains a rare and sophisticated choice in the United States.
About 21 boys were named Maxime in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French military commander in World War I and II
French chess grandmaster
Canadian professional ice hockey player
Canadian politician and party leader
The wealthy widower and protagonist's husband · Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
