August vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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August Rank #88

Maxwell Rank #182

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is August or Maxwell more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do August and Maxwell mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are August and Maxwell boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.