Dean vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

✓ All Clear

Dean Rank #142

Maddox Rank #215

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Dean or Maddox more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Dean and Maddox mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Dean and Maddox boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.