Maxwell vs Walter

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 #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Maxwell Rank #182

Walter Rank #271

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Maxwell or Walter more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Walter mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Maxwell and Walter boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.