Maxwell vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek French Spanish Christian English

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Maxwell Rank #182

Nicolas Rank #184

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Maxwell or Nicolas more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Nicolas mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Maxwell and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.