John vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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John Rank #21

Maddox Rank #215

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is John or Maddox more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do John and Maddox mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are John and Maddox boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.