Maxine Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maxine Name at a Glance

Name	Maxine
Meaning	The greatest. Feminine of Max.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Maxine Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maxine means “The greatest. Feminine of Max”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maxine Name Origin

Our database records Maxine under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maxine a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maxine is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maxine

When considering Maxine for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.