Brooks vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Brooks Rank #67

Maddox Rank #215

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Brooks or Maddox more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Maddox mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Brooks and Maddox boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.