Maddox vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Maddox Rank #215

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and River mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Maddox and River boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.