Maxwell vs Josiah

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 #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Josiah mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maxwell and Josiah boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.