Louis vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Louis Rank #236

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #236 for Louis.

Is Louis or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Louis and Maxwell mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Louis and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.