Austen vs Maddix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austen

Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,986
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aus

Playground Safety Score

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Maddix

Boy #2,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc, fortunate"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,152
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Austen Rank #1,986
Maddix Rank #2,152

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #2152 for Maddix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Austen ___

  • Austen James
  • Austen Clark
  • Austen Reed
  • Austen Henry
  • Austen Thomas
  • Austen Gray

Maddix ___

  • Maddix James
  • Maddix Cole
  • Maddix Lee
  • Maddix Thomas
  • Maddix Reid
  • Maddix Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maddix

Knox Brixton Hendrix Harlow Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austen or Maddix more popular?

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Maddix at #2152 in the United States.

What do Austen and Maddix mean?

Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin). Maddix means "son of Madoc, fortunate" (Welsh origin).

Are Austen and Maddix boy or girl names?

Austen is primarily a boy name. Maddix is primarily a boy name.

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