Mattox vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mattox

Boy #5,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc (gift of God)"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Mattox Rank #5,848

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #5848 for Mattox.

Is Mattox or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Mattox at #5848 in the United States.

What do Mattox and Major mean?

Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Mattox and Major boy or girl names?

Mattox is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.