Maxwell vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

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Maxwell Rank #182

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Theo mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Maxwell and Theo boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.