Maxwell

Pronunciation: [ m-AKSW-ehl ]

Girl Name #4,819 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4819, Maxwell is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Maxwell is a girl name, recorded for 28 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AKSW-ehl.

Parents who love the name Maxwell often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #4,819
Total SSA Count: 28

Nicknames

Max May Maxie Maxwie

Also a Boy Name

Maxwell is also used as a boy name, ranked #182.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maxwell

Is Maxwell a boy or girl name?

Maxwell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4819. As a boy name, it is ranked #182. Maxwell is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Maxwell?

Maxwell is pronounced m-AKSW-ehl.

How popular is the name Maxwell?

Maxwell is currently ranked #4819 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Maxwell?

Common nicknames for Maxwell include Max, May, Maxie, and Maxwie.

Is Maxwell a common or rare name?

Maxwell is an uncommon name, ranked #4819 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maxwell

Maxwell is a girl name .

Is Maxwell a boy or girl name? Maxwell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,819 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #182. Maxwell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Maxwell is currently ranked #4,819 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Maxwell include Max, May, Maxie, and Maxwie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.