Ryan vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Ryan Rank #87

Maddox Rank #215

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Ryan or Maddox more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Maddox mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Ryan and Maddox boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.