Kevin vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Kevin Rank #196

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Maxwell mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Kevin and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.