Maddox vs Joel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Maddox Rank #215

Joel Rank #219

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #219 for Joel.

Is Maddox or Joel more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Joel at #219 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Joel mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maddox and Joel boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Joel is primarily a boy name.