Maxwell vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Maxwell Rank #182

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and August mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Maxwell and August boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.