River vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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River Rank #112

Maxwell Rank #182

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is River or Maxwell more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do River and Maxwell mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are River and Maxwell boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.