Maddox vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Maddox Rank #215

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Dylan mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Maddox and Dylan boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.