Maddox vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Maddox Rank #215

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Peter mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Maddox and Peter boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.