Peter vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Maxwell mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Peter and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.