King vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African 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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King Rank #343

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Maxwell mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are King and Maxwell boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.