Rhys vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Rhys Rank #354

Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #354 for Rhys.

Is Rhys or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Rhys and Maddox mean?

Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Rhys and Maddox boy or girl names?

Rhys is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.