Maddix vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddix

Boy #2,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc, fortunate"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh American English

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Maddix Rank #2,152

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2152 for Maddix.

Is Maddix or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Maddix at #2152 in the United States.

What do Maddix and Merlin mean?

Maddix means "son of Madoc, fortunate" (Welsh origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Maddix and Merlin boy or girl names?

Maddix is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.