Maxwell vs Alexander

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 #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Maxwell Rank #182

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Alexander mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Maxwell and Alexander boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.