Maxwell vs Legend

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 #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Legend Rank #157

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Legend more popular?

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Legend mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are Maxwell and Legend boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.