Carter vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cart

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carter Rank #45
Maddox Rank #215

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #215 for Maddox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carter ___

  • Carter James
  • Carter Lee
  • Carter Blake
  • Carter Reid
  • Carter Cole
  • Carter Scott

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 Carter

Hudson Cooper Harper Avery Mason

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carter or Maddox more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Carter and Maddox mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Carter and Maddox boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.

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