Maxwell vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Maxwell Rank #182

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Evan mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Maxwell and Evan boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.