Maxwell vs Henry

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 #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English French German

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Maxwell Rank #182

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Henry mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Maxwell and Henry boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.