Maxwell vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Maxwell Rank #182

Derek Rank #258

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Maxwell or Derek more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Derek mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Maxwell and Derek boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.