Maxwell vs Myles

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 #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Myles Rank #99

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Myles more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Myles mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Maxwell and Myles boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.