Boy Name
Maxwell
"Great stream"
About the Name Maxwell
Maxwell is a distinguished Scottish name meaning great stream, from 'maccus' (great) and 'well' (spring, stream). The name carries intellectual prestige through physicist James Clerk Maxwell, whose equations form the foundation of modern physics. Maxwell feels both scholarly and approachable, with the friendly nickname Max adding casual warmth to its distinguished heritage.
Name Details
Origin
Scottish
Syllables
2
Popularity Score
72/100
Meaning Category
nature
Famous People Named Maxwell
- ● James Clerk Maxwell
- ● Maxwell (singer)
Similar Names
Max Maximilian Mason Mitchell