Names like Maxwell
If Maxwell is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Scottish classics to names with a similar sound. Maxwell has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Marshall, Gavin, Grant and Camden.
24 boy names like Maxwell
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- Marshall#340It means "caretaker of horses" or "horse servant."Same “-ll” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Gavin#303Gavin likely comes from medieval forms of Gawain.Also ScottishSimilar popularity curve
- Grant#228Grant means "large" or "great." It originally referred to someone tall in stature.Also ScottishSimilar popularity curve
- Camden#205From the winding valley or enclosed valley.Also Scottish2 syllables
- Carson#124The name Carson comes from a Scottish surname, meaning 'son of Carr'.Also Scottish2 syllables
- MitchellMitchell means "who is like God?".Same “-ll” ending2 syllables
- Kameron#466It's thought to mean "crooked nose" or "bent nose".Also Scottish
- Bruce#536This name comes from a French place name, 'Bruis,' which meant 'from the brushwood…Also Scottish
- MelvinMelvin is thought to mean 'gentle chieftain' or 'chief'.Also Scottish2 syllables
- MaxtonMaxton is a place name that means "Maccus's town." Maccus was an 11th-12th century…Also Scottish2 syllables
- Logan#53It means "small hollow".Also Scottish2 syllables
- Colin#343It's a short form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Kenneth#294Kenneth likely means "handsome" or "born of fire."2 syllables
- Brody#236This name comes from a Scottish surname, meaning 'from the ditch' or 'from the muddy…2 syllables
- BrycenBrycen is a modern name, likely a variant of Bryson, meaning "son of Brice." Brice…Also Scottish2 syllables
- RonnieRonnie is often a shortened version of Ronald, meaning "ruler's counselor." It can also…Also Scottish2 syllables
- Joel#219Joel means "The Lord is God." It shows a belief in God's power and importance.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Bryce#357It means 'speckled' or 'freckled.' This refers to a person with freckles or a mottled…Similar popularity curve
- Malcolm#272It means "devotee of Saint Columba."Also Scottish2 syllables
- Ian#83Ian means "God is gracious." It's the Scottish version of the name John.Also Scottish2 syllables
- Jamison#786Son of James; supplanterAlso Scottish
- Keith#801From the battle place or woods.Also Scottish
- Scott#534It refers to someone from Scotland, or a Scottish speaker.Also Scottish
- Connor#166The name Connor means 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Maxwell?
- Names with a similar style to Maxwell include Marshall, Gavin, Grant, Camden, Carson and Mitchell.
- How are these names matched to Maxwell?
- Each name is compared with Maxwell on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Maxwell has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Scottish names are like Maxwell?
- Gavin, Grant, Camden, Carson and Kameron share Maxwell's Scottish roots.