Maxwell vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Maxwell Rank #182

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Nicholas mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Maxwell and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.