Maddox vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

✓ All Clear

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

✓ All Clear

Maddox Rank #215

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Alexander mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Maddox and Alexander boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.