Maxwell vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maxwell Rank #182
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maxwell ___

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maxwell

Eloise Charlotte Harrison Theodore Adelaide

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxwell or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Olivia mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Maxwell and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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