Maxwell vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Maxwell Rank #182

Barrett Rank #186

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Maxwell or Barrett more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Barrett mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Maxwell and Barrett boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.