Carter vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

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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Carter Rank #45

Maddox Rank #215

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Carter or Maddox more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Carter and Maddox mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Carter and Maddox boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.