Ethan vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Ethan Rank #19

Maxwell Rank #182

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Ethan or Maxwell more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Maxwell mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Ethan and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.