Maddox vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #215
Total SSA Count: 1,665
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maddox Rank #215

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #215 for Maddox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddox or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Grayson mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Maddox and Grayson boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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