Boy name guide

Maxwell name meaning, origin and style

Maxwell is a Scottish surname name commonly associated with stream of Mack.

Origin

Scottish surname

Meaning

stream of Mack

Say it

MAKS-wel

Choosing Maxwell

A smart Scottish surname choice that gives Max a more formal full-name option.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.