Jae vs Maddix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jae

Boy #3,851 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"talent, ability, brilliance"

Origin: Korean/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Korean East Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,851
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maddix

Boy #2,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc, fortunate"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,152
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jae Rank #3,851
Maddix Rank #2,152

Maddix is more popular, ranked #2152 vs #3851 for Jae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jae ___

  • Jae Won
  • Jae Min
  • Jae Hyun
  • Jae Young
  • Jae Sung

Maddix ___

  • Maddix James
  • Maddix Cole
  • Maddix Lee
  • Maddix Thomas
  • Maddix Reid
  • Maddix Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jae

Ji Yoo Min Soo Hana

If you choose Maddix

Knox Brixton Hendrix Harlow Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jae or Maddix more popular?

Maddix is more popular, ranked #2152 compared to Jae at #3851 in the United States.

What do Jae and Maddix mean?

Jae means "talent, ability, brilliance" (Korean/Chinese origin). Maddix means "son of Madoc, fortunate" (Welsh origin).

Are Jae and Maddix boy or girl names?

Jae is primarily a boy name. Maddix is primarily a boy name.

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