Elijah vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Elijah Rank #8

Maxwell Rank #182

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Elijah or Maxwell more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Maxwell mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Elijah and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.