Maxwell

Male

What does Maxwell mean?

Strong and powerful.

What's the origin of Maxwell?

Scottish

How is Maxwell pronounced?

mɛkswɛl

What does it say about you to have a cat named Maxwell?

Naming your cat Maxwell suggests that you have a fondness for traditional names and may have a classic, timeless style. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Maxwell a good cat name?

Maxwell has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. Maxwell isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Maxwell is found in these categories:

hipster cat names
hipster

Echoes vintage charm, often favored by those seeking unique, non-mainstream choices.

cute cat names
cute

Sounds cuddly, like a teddy bear, and recalls friendly comic strip characters.

Popularity

Based on likes, Maxwell ranks #375 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Maxwell isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Maxwell was, over the past 30 days, the 4282nd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of May 2024, Maxwell is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Maxwell was viewed 14 times, and liked 0 times.

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