Maddox vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Maddox Rank #215

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Ryan mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Maddox and Ryan boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.