Maddox vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Maddox Rank #215

Marcus Rank #256

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Maddox or Marcus more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Marcus mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Maddox and Marcus boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.