Dawson vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Dawson Rank #139

Maddox Rank #215

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Dawson or Maddox more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Maddox mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Dawson and Maddox boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.