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Maxwell

male

Meaning

"Mack’s Stream"

Originally a Scottish surname from a place-name meaning a stream associated with Mack, it later became a given name.

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Popularity History of Maxwell

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#182Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#182

Maxwell was nationally ranked in 2024.

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Maxwell Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Maxwell.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Maxwell

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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