Maxwell vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Maxwell Rank #182

King Rank #343

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #343 for King.

Is Maxwell or King more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and King mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Maxwell and King boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.