Maddux vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maddux Rank #1,395
Anson Rank #1,396

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddux or Anson more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Maddux and Anson mean?

Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Maddux and Anson boy or girl names?

Maddux is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.

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