Maxwell vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Gavin Rank #254

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Maxwell or Gavin more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Gavin mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Maxwell and Gavin boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.