Maddox vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Maddox Rank #215

Malcolm Rank #314

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Maddox or Malcolm more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Malcolm mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Maddox and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.