Maddox vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Maddox Rank #215

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Evan mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Maddox and Evan boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.