Maxwell vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Aiden mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Maxwell and Aiden boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.