Maxwell vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Maxwell Rank #182

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Adrian mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Maxwell and Adrian boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.