Austin vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Austin Rank #107
Maddox Rank #215

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #215 for Maddox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Austin ___

  • Austin James
  • Austin Lee
  • Austin Blake
  • Austin Cole
  • Austin Reid
  • Austin Thomas

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 Austin

Tyler Weston Savannah Dallas Peyton

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or Maddox more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Austin and Maddox mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Austin and Maddox boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.

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