What does the name Maxwell mean?

The name Maxwell means "Mack's stream".

What is the origin of the name Maxwell?

Maxwell is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 2,021 babies were named Maxwell in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Maxwell is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 2,021 ↘

All-Time Total: 106,371

Peak Year: 2014

Maxwell is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English name Maccus combined with the Old French word "welle" meaning "stream."

Boy names closely related to Maxwell

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Girl names closely related to Maxwell

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Births per year in the United States

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