Maxwell vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Maxwell Rank #182

Knox Rank #209

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Maxwell or Knox more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Knox mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Maxwell and Knox boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.