Nicholas vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Nicholas Rank #117

Maddox Rank #215

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Nicholas or Maddox more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Maddox mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Nicholas and Maddox boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.