Fern vs Mattox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc (gift of God)"

Origin: Welsh via English

American English Australian

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Fern Rank #5,858

Mattox Rank #5,848

Mattox is more popular, ranked #5848 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Mattox more popular?

Mattox is more popular, ranked #5848 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Mattox mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Fern and Mattox boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Mattox is primarily a boy name.