Maxwell vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Maxwell Rank #182

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Jonathan mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Maxwell and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.