Name comparison · boy names
Max vs. Maxwell
In 2025, Max leads at #180 among U.S. boys' names, with Maxwell at #189. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Max | Maxwell |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #180 | #189 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,025 | 1,924 |
| All-time peak | #96 in 2011 | #106 in 1999 |
| Uniqueness score | 26 / 100 | 27 / 100 |
| Strongest state | District of Columbia (#39) | Rhode Island (#52) |