Maxwell

See also: maxwell

English

Etymology

From an earlier form Mackeswell, meaning "Mack's well or spring", from Old English welle (“well”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmækswɛl/
  • Homophone: maxwell

Proper noun

Maxwell

  1. A Scottish habitational surname from Mackeswell near Melrose.
  2. Any of various widely known persons so named, such as James Clerk Maxwell.
  3. A male given name transferred from the surname.
  4. A census-designated place in Colusa County, California, United States.

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