Zander vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Zander Rank #379

Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Maddox mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Zander and Maddox boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.