Maxwell
max-well,
maxwe-ll
US Popularity:329
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Mack's stream
Maxwell is a habitual boy's name of primarily Scottish origin that means "Mack's spring." Dating back to 1144, Maxwell's roots lie in a small pool near the River Tweed called Maccus Well, which was once home to Clan Maxwell. A distinguished lowland family, they served as Wardens of the West March and bore the motto "I flourish again"—an inspiring message young Maxwell can feel entitled to embrace.
Famous People Named Maxwell
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- MaxwellR&B Singer
- Maxwell Alston SutterSon of Ryan Sutter
- Maxwell AndradeSoccer Player
- Maxwell CottonActor
- Maxwell Edward ArmstrongSon of Lance Armstrong
How Popular Is The Name Maxwell?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Maxwell is currently #569 on The Bump
Boy:Maxwell is currently #331 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Maxwell is currently #401 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Maxwell is currently #329 in U.S. births
Boy:Maxwell is currently #183 in U.S. births
Girl:Maxwell is currently #3548 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#3548
in 2023
- 403
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Maxwell, December 2018
WordSense, Maxwell
Ancestry, Maxwell Family History
Behind the Name, Maxwell, January 2022
House of Names, Maxwell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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