Maddox vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Maddox Rank #215

Walter Rank #271

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Maddox or Walter more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Walter mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Maddox and Walter boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.