Abel vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Abel Rank #220

Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Abel or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Abel and Maddox mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Abel and Maddox boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.