Eric vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Eric Rank #252

Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Maddox mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Eric and Maddox boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.