Name comparison · boy names
Maximus vs. Maxwell
In 2025, Maxwell leads at #189 among U.S. boys' names, with Maximus at #275. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Maximus | Maxwell |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #275 | #189 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,249 | 1,924 |
| All-time peak | #187 in 2016 | #106 in 1999 |
| Uniqueness score | 32 / 100 | 27 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Nevada (#134) | Rhode Island (#52) |