Arthur vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Maxwell Rank #182

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Arthur or Maxwell more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Maxwell mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Arthur and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.