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Mattox vs Thaddaeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mattox

Boy #5,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc (gift of God)"

Origin: Welsh via English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,848
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mattox Rank #5,848
Thaddaeus Rank #5,721

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 vs #5848 for Mattox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattox or Thaddaeus more popular?

Thaddaeus is more popular, ranked #5721 compared to Mattox at #5848 in the United States.

What do Mattox and Thaddaeus mean?

Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin). Thaddaeus means "heart, courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).

Are Mattox and Thaddaeus boy or girl names?

Mattox is primarily a boy name. Thaddaeus is primarily a boy name.

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