Maxine - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Maxine \max(i)-ne\ is pronounced mak-SEEN. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "greatest". Feminine form of Max.

Maxine has 12 variant forms: Massima, Max, Maxeen, Maxena, Maxence, Maxene, Maxi, Maxie, Maxime, Maximina, Maxina and Maxy.

For more information, see also the related name Jaxine.

Maxine is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Maxine. Compare Maxine with related baby names.