Adam vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Adam Rank #100

Maxwell Rank #182

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Adam or Maxwell more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Adam and Maxwell mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Adam and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.