Anson vs Maddux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Maddux Rank #1,395

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Maddux more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Maddux mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Anson and Maddux boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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