Steven vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Steven Rank #269

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Steven or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Steven and Maxwell mean?

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

Are Steven and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.