Jet vs Maddux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jet

Boy #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

Cultural Roots

English Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,354
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Madd

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Popularity Comparison

Jet Rank #1,354
Maddux Rank #1,395

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 vs #1395 for Maddux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jet ___

  • Jet James
  • Jet Michael
  • Jet Alexander
  • Jet Lee
  • Jet Thomas
  • Jet Henry

Maddux ___

  • Maddux James
  • Maddux Cole
  • Maddux Lee
  • Maddux Blake
  • Maddux Reed
  • Maddux Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jet

Ace Bowie Dash Blaze Remy

If you choose Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jet or Maddux more popular?

Jet is more popular, ranked #1354 compared to Maddux at #1395 in the United States.

What do Jet and Maddux mean?

Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Jet and Maddux boy or girl names?

Jet is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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