Jay vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Jay Rank #397

Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Maddox mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Jay and Maddox boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.