John vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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John Rank #21

Maxwell Rank #182

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is John or Maxwell more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do John and Maxwell mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are John and Maxwell boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.