Maddox vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Maddox Rank #215

Brian Rank #301

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Maddox or Brian more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Brian mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Maddox and Brian boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.