Maxwell vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Stephen Rank #378

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Maxwell or Stephen more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Stephen mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Maxwell and Stephen boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.