Maxwell Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maxwell Name at a Glance

Name	Maxwell
Meaning	From Maccus's pool.
Origin	Anglo-Saxon
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Maxwell Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maxwell means “From Maccus's pool”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maxwell Name Origin

Our database records Maxwell under Anglo-Saxon origin. Browse more Anglo-Saxon baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maxwell a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maxwell is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maxwell

When considering Maxwell for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.