Maxwell vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Ellis Rank #273

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Maxwell or Ellis more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Ellis mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Maxwell and Ellis boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.