George vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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George Rank #123

Maxwell Rank #182

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is George or Maxwell more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do George and Maxwell mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are George and Maxwell boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.