Brian vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Brian Rank #301

Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Maddox mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Brian and Maddox boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.