Maddox vs Rhys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Maddox Rank #215

Rhys Rank #354

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #354 for Rhys.

Is Maddox or Rhys more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Rhys mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Maddox and Rhys boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.