Maxwell vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Maxwell Rank #182

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Leon mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Maxwell and Leon boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.