Matthew vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Maddox Rank #215

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #215 for Maddox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Maddox more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Maddox mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Matthew and Maddox boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.

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