Simon vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Simon Rank #251

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Maxwell mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Simon and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.