Maxwell vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Maxwell Rank #182

Damien Rank #345

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Maxwell or Damien more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Damien mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Maxwell and Damien boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.