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David vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Maddox Rank #215

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #215 for Maddox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Maddox more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do David and Maddox mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are David and Maddox boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.

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