Maxwell vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Maxwell Rank #182

Steven Rank #269

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Maxwell or Steven more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Steven mean?

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

Are Maxwell and Steven boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.