Ian vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish 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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Ian Rank #75

Maxwell Rank #182

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Ian or Maxwell more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Ian and Maxwell mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Ian and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.