Maxwell vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Maxwell Rank #182

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Roman mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Maxwell and Roman boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.