Hunter vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"huntsman, pursuer"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#128
Total SSA Count
2,831
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hunt

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Popularity Comparison

Hunter Rank #128
Maddox Rank #215

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #215 for Maddox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hunter ___

  • Hunter James
  • Hunter Cole
  • Hunter Reid
  • Hunter Blake
  • Hunter Scott
  • Hunter Grey

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 Hunter

Chase Wyatt Sawyer Parker Harley

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hunter or Maddox more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Maddox mean?

Hunter means "huntsman, pursuer" (Middle English origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Hunter and Maddox boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.

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