Maddox vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Maddox Rank #215

Ares Rank #295

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Maddox or Ares more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Ares mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Maddox and Ares boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.