Maddox vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Maddox Rank #215

Jay Rank #397

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Maddox or Jay more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Jay mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Maddox and Jay boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.