Knox vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Knox Rank #209

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Knox or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Knox and Maxwell mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Knox and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.