Maxwell vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Maxwell Rank #182

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and David mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Maxwell and David boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.