Maxwell vs Elijah

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 #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Maxwell Rank #182

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Elijah mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maxwell and Elijah boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.