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Maxwel
Pronounced MAKS-wel /ˈmæks.wɛl/High
Meaning: Maxwel is a one-L respelling of Maxwell, a Scottish surname meaning 'Mack's well' or 'Mack's stream', from a pool on the River Tweed. The meaning follows Maxwell; the spelling is modern.Low
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History & Origin
Maxwel is a modern one-L spelling of Maxwell, a Scottish surname from a fishing pool on the River Tweed known as Mack's well. The surname became a clan name, then a well-loved first name with the ready nickname Max — carried too by the physicist James Clerk Maxwell. The trimmed spelling is recent, which we note (said 'MAKS-wel').
It appears rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare spelling of a popular Scottish surname name.
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What does the name Maxwel mean?
Maxwel is a respelling of Maxwell, a Scottish surname meaning 'Mack's well' or 'Mack's stream'.
How do you pronounce Maxwel?
It's said MAKS-wel /ˈmæks.wɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Maxwel a boy or girl name?
Maxwel is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Maxwel?
Maxwel is a rare spelling in the U.S., while Maxwell is widely used.