Maxwell vs Griffin

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 #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Griffin Rank #223

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Maxwell or Griffin more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Griffin mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Maxwell and Griffin boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.