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Maxwell

MAKS-wel

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginScottish

The Story of Maxwell

This name began as a humble village well and grew into a symbol of greatness, a journey of renown you'll celebrate for your son.

Maxwell is a distinguished surname of Scottish origin, stemming from a place name meaning 'Mack's well.' The element 'Mack' is often a short form of Magnus, a Latin name signifying 'great.' This name's journey began as a geographical identifier, evolving to denote lineage and then becoming a given name, carrying with it connotations of both grounded origins and aspirational greatness.

There's a solid, dependable quality to the name 'Maxwell.' It feels intelligent and ambitious, like a wellspring of potential. When you write 'Maxwell' on your son's baby book, you are gifting him a name that bridges humble beginnings with a promise of significant achievements and a charming, independent spirit.

What It Means

Derived from a Scottish surname, which originated from a place name meaning "Mack's well". Mack is a short form of Magnus, a Latin name meaning "great".

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Maxwell Anderson

    American playwright, author, poet, lyricist.

  • Maxwell Caulfield

    British-American actor.

Personality Traits

IntelligentAmbitiousIndependentCharming

Peak Year

#3,773 in 2014

Total Births

107,524

First Recorded

1880

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