Maddox vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Maddox Rank #215

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and David mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Maddox and David boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.