Maxwell vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Maxwell Rank #182

Gideon Rank #332

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Maxwell or Gideon more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Gideon mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maxwell and Gideon boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.