King vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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King Rank #343

Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Maddox mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are King and Maddox boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.