Maxwell vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Maxwell Rank #182

George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and George mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Maxwell and George boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.