Jack vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Jack Rank #15

Maxwell Rank #182

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Jack or Maxwell more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Jack and Maxwell mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Jack and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.