Maddox vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Maddox Rank #215

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Dean mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Maddox and Dean boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.