Maxwell vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Kenneth Rank #284

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Maxwell or Kenneth more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Kenneth mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Maxwell and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.