Maxwell vs Lucas

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 #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

English Spanish Portuguese

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Maxwell Rank #182

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Lucas mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Maxwell and Lucas boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.