Dylan vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Dylan Rank #28

Maddox Rank #215

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Dylan or Maddox more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Maddox mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Dylan and Maddox boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.