Maxwell vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Maxwell Rank #182

Patrick Rank #221

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Maxwell or Patrick more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Patrick mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Maxwell and Patrick boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.