Maxwell vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Maxwell Rank #182

Abel Rank #220

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Maxwell or Abel more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Abel mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maxwell and Abel boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.