Fern vs Mattox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Girl #1,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fern plant, feathery frond"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,259
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Fern Rank #1,259
Mattox Rank #5,848

Fern is more popular, ranked #1259 vs #5848 for Mattox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fern ___

  • Fern Louise
  • Fern Rose
  • Fern Claire
  • Fern Eloise
  • Fern Margot
  • Fern Alice

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 Fern

Hazel Rowan Jasper Willow Clover

If you choose Mattox

Knox Lennox Maddox Wren Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fern or Mattox more popular?

Fern is more popular, ranked #1259 compared to Mattox at #5848 in the United States.

What do Fern and Mattox mean?

Fern means "fern plant, feathery frond" (Old English origin). Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Fern and Mattox boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a girl name. Mattox is primarily a boy name.

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