Maxwell
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Origin of the name Maxwell:
Transferred use of the Scottish surname originating from a place-name derived from the name Maccus (great) and the Old English wielle (spring, pool) or wella (stream). The name was indicative of one who dwelled at Maccus' spring or the stream of Maccus.
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I thought my child's name was not that common until I went to Berkeley California. In one toy store they're were 4 kids (under 5) with their parents. 4 out of 5 were named Max. So much for uncommon.... in Berkeley. (2008)
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Max
Maxwelly(that's what my niece calls him)
Wellie-bear
Max-man
Max Max
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James Clerk Maxwell - of Maxwell's equations, famous Scottish theoretical physicist and mathematician
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Maxwell's Silver Hammer (Beatles song)
Maxwell Smart from TVs "Get Smart"
"Maxwell Murder" (Rancid song)
Maxwell Sheffield (The Nanny)
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Global Popularity of the Name Maxwell
- #125 in Canada (Alberta)
- #125 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #134 in United States
- #258 in Scotland
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