Maxwell vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Maxwell Rank #182

Richard Rank #232

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Maxwell or Richard more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Richard mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Maxwell and Richard boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.