Maxwell vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Rex Rank #793

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Maxwell or Rex more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Rex mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Maxwell and Rex boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.