Alexi vs Maddisyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexi

Boy #4,826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex, Al

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maddisyn

Girl #4,999 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Matthew; gift of God"

Origin: Old English patronymic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,999
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Synny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alexi Rank #4,826
Maddisyn Rank #4,999

Alexi is more popular, ranked #4826 vs #4999 for Maddisyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexi ___

  • Alexi James
  • Alexi Reed
  • Alexi Cole
  • Alexi Stone
  • Alexi Cruz
  • Alexi Dane

Maddisyn ___

  • Maddisyn Grace
  • Maddisyn Rose
  • Maddisyn Mae
  • Maddisyn Lynn
  • Maddisyn Claire
  • Maddisyn Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexi

Nico Demi Zara Sasha Mia

If you choose Maddisyn

Brayden Addison Peyton Logan Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexi or Maddisyn more popular?

Alexi is more popular, ranked #4826 compared to Maddisyn at #4999 in the United States.

What do Alexi and Maddisyn mean?

Alexi means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Maddisyn means "son of Matthew; gift of God" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Alexi and Maddisyn boy or girl names?

Alexi is primarily a boy name. Maddisyn is primarily a girl name.

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