Maxwell vs Theodore

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 #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

English French Greek

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Maxwell Rank #182

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Theodore mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Maxwell and Theodore boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.