Matthew vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Matthew Rank #33

Maxwell Rank #182

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Matthew or Maxwell more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Maxwell mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Matthew and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.