Nicholas vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Nicholas Rank #117

Maxwell Rank #182

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Nicholas or Maxwell more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Maxwell mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Nicholas and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.