Alexander vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Alexander Rank #27

Maddox Rank #215

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Alexander or Maddox more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Maddox mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Alexander and Maddox boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.