Maddox vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Maddox Rank #215

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Nicholas mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Maddox and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.