Darrick vs Mattox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrick

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,707
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Mattox

Boy #5,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc (gift of God)"

Origin: Welsh via English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,848
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tox

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrick Rank #5,707
Mattox Rank #5,848

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #5848 for Mattox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrick ___

  • Darrick James
  • Darrick Lee
  • Darrick Wayne
  • Darrick Scott
  • Darrick Allen
  • Darrick Ray

Mattox ___

  • Mattox James
  • Mattox Lee
  • Mattox William
  • Mattox Cole
  • Mattox Reid
  • Mattox Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrick

Brandon Tyler Ashley Brittany Trevor

If you choose Mattox

Knox Lennox Maddox Wren Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrick or Mattox more popular?

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Mattox at #5848 in the United States.

What do Darrick and Mattox mean?

Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin). Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Darrick and Mattox boy or girl names?

Darrick is primarily a boy name. Mattox is primarily a boy name.

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