Maxwell vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Maxwell Rank #182

Otto Rank #274

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Maxwell or Otto more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Otto mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Maxwell and Otto boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.