Maxwell vs Hayes

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 #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Hayes mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Maxwell and Hayes boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.