Maxwell vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Maxwell Rank #182

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and River mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Maxwell and River boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.