Amelia vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#182
Total SSA Count
2,021
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Maxwell Rank #182

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Maxwell ___

  • Maxwell James
  • Maxwell Thomas
  • Maxwell William
  • Maxwell Alexander
  • Maxwell Charles
  • Maxwell Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Maxwell

Eloise Charlotte Harrison Theodore Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Maxwell more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Maxwell mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Amelia and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.

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