Avery vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Avery Rank #259

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Maxwell mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Avery and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.