Maxwell vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Maxwell Rank #182

Paul Rank #264

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Maxwell or Paul more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Paul mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Maxwell and Paul boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.