Evan vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Maddox Rank #215

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #215 for Maddox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evan ___

  • Evan James
  • Evan Thomas
  • Evan Michael
  • Evan Lee
  • Evan Alexander
  • Evan John

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 Evan

Owen Rhys Nora Chloe Luke

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Maddox more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Evan and Maddox mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Evan and Maddox boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.

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