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Maxwell is a masculine given name. It is of English and Scottish origin, meaning "From Mack's Spring". The name originates as a place name from a location on the River Tweed in Scotland and first recorded in 1144 CE, spelled Mackeswell.
From Mack
A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Maxwell is an English surname that originated as a given name, derived from the Old English elements 'mægen' (strength) and 'wella' (well). It was popularized as a given name by Saint Machutus, whose name was Latinized as Maclovium, and later anglicized to Maxwell. The name has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent decades.
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Max, Maxi
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