Alan vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish French Breton

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#167
Total SSA Count
2,183
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#215
Total SSA Count
1,665
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Mad

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Popularity Comparison

Alan Rank #167
Maddox Rank #215

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #215 for Maddox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alan ___

  • Alan James
  • Alan Robert
  • Alan Edward
  • Alan Thomas
  • Alan William
  • Alan Christopher

Maddox ___

  • Maddox James
  • Maddox Lee
  • Maddox Cole
  • Maddox Alexander
  • Maddox Thomas
  • Maddox William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alan

Brian Kevin Margaret Patricia Mark

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alan or Maddox more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Alan and Maddox mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Alan and Maddox boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.

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