Maxwell vs Hershel

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 #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Hershel Rank #2,764

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Maxwell or Hershel more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Hershel mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Maxwell and Hershel boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.