Maxwell vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Maxwell Rank #182

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and James mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maxwell and James boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.