Alex vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Alex Rank #205

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Maxwell mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Alex and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.