Greatest
A variant spelling of Maxwell, derived from a Scottish surname. It originally referred to 'Maccus's spring' or 'Maccus's pool,' where Maccus was a Norse-influenced name and 'wael' referred to a pool of water.
Less common today
Maxwel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,943 in 2001.
Ivorian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).