Benton vs Maddux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,310
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ben, Benny

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Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Madd

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Popularity Comparison

Benton Rank #1,310
Maddux Rank #1,395

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1395 for Maddux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benton ___

  • Benton James
  • Benton Lee
  • Benton Cole
  • Benton Wade
  • Benton Grant
  • Benton Grey

Maddux ___

  • Maddux James
  • Maddux Cole
  • Maddux Lee
  • Maddux Blake
  • Maddux Reed
  • Maddux Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benton

Emerson Harrison Sutton Fletcher Lennon

If you choose Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton or Maddux more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Maddux at #1395 in the United States.

What do Benton and Maddux mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Benton and Maddux boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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