Charles vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Charles Rank #51

Maddox Rank #215

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Charles or Maddox more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Charles and Maddox mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Charles and Maddox boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.