Maddox vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Maddox Rank #215

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Matthew mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Maddox and Matthew boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.