Maxie

English and German diminutive of Maximilian or Maxwell

"greatest"

Maxie Origin and Meaning

The name Maxie is a boy's name.

Maxie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Maximilian, Maxwell, or Max, all deriving from the Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest.' With its friendly '-ie' ending, Maxie has a warm, approachable quality compared to its more formal parent names. While traditionally a nickname, Maxie has been used as a given name in its own right, particularly during the early to mid-20th century in the United States. Though more commonly associated with boys, Maxie occasionally appears as a feminine name as well. It carries a vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking a friendly, unpretentious name with historical roots.

Maxie Rank in US Top 1000

# 983 in the US

Famous People Named Maxie

• Max Leroy "Maxie" Anderson American balloonist
• Maxie McFarland U.S. Army intelligence executive
• Maxie Callaway Baughan American football player
• James "Maxie" McCann Irish footballer
• Maxwell Lander "Maxie" Parks American Olympic runner
• Max Everitt "Maxie" Rosenbloom American boxer
• Maxie Vaz Indian field hockey player
• (Maxie) Patton Kizzire American golfer

The name Maxie in Pop Culture

• Maximilian "Maxie" Zeus character in Batman comics
• Maxie Team Magma Leader in Pokemon video games