Maddox vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Maddox Rank #215

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Silas mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Maddox and Silas boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.