Maddox vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Maddox Rank #215

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and August mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Maddox and August boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.