Maddox vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Maddox Rank #215

Ayden Rank #213

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Ayden more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Ayden mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Maddox and Ayden boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.