Maddox vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Maddox Rank #215

King Rank #343

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #343 for King.

Is Maddox or King more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Maddox and King mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Maddox and King boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.