Maxwell vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Maxwell Rank #182

Kevin Rank #196

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Maxwell or Kevin more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Kevin mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Maxwell and Kevin boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.