Maddux vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Welsh American Sports culture

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Maddux Rank #1,395

Derick Rank #1,436

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Maddux or Derick more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Maddux and Derick mean?

Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Maddux and Derick boy or girl names?

Maddux is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.