Stephen vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Stephen Rank #378

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Maxwell mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Stephen and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.