Maxwell vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Maxwell Rank #182

Sullivan Rank #340

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Maxwell or Sullivan more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Sullivan mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Maxwell and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.