Patrick vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Maxwell mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Patrick and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.