Maddox vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Maddox Rank #215

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Dawson mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Maddox and Dawson boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.