Maxwell is of English origin, derived from the surname Maxwell, which is itself an Anglicized form of the Scottish MacGill-Easbuig. The name means "from Makiel's stream," where Makiel is a personal name meaning "great." It was originally used as a Scottish clan name and later became popular as a given name in England and other English-speaking countries. Maxwell has been used more frequently as a first name since the mid-20th century, experiencing popularity peaks in the 1950s and again in recent years.
"The name Maxuel has had a steady presence with five births each year since 2016."