Maddox vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Maddox Rank #215

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Ethan mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maddox and Ethan boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.