Paul vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Paul Rank #264

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Maxwell mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Paul and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.