Maxwell vs Rory

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 #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Rory Rank #226

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Maxwell or Rory more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Rory mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Maxwell and Rory boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.