Tate vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Tate Rank #210

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Tate or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Tate and Maxwell mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Tate and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.