Maddox vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Maddox Rank #215

Xander Rank #216

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Maddox or Xander more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Xander mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Maddox and Xander boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.