Maxwell

Boy

Origin: Scottish Gaelic · English

Meaning

“from a Scottish place name meaning 'Mack's stream' (Mack from Old Norse Maccus)”

Source

Cultural Notes

Transferred from a Scottish surname; the place lies on the River Tweed.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Maxwell

  • Maxwell Anderson (playwright)

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