Maxwell vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Riley Rank #229

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Maxwell or Riley more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Riley mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Maxwell and Riley boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.