Timothy vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Timothy Rank #208

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Maxwell mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Timothy and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.