August vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

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

August Rank #88
Maxwell Rank #182

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

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 August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Maxwell

Eloise Charlotte Harrison Theodore Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Maxwell more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do August and Maxwell mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are August and Maxwell boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.

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