Julian vs Maddix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
7,368
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Juli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Julian Rank #30
Maddix Rank #2,152

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #2152 for Maddix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julian ___

  • Julian James
  • Julian Alexander
  • Julian Michael
  • Julian Thomas
  • Julian Charles
  • Julian Edward

Maddix ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julian or Maddix more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Maddix at #2152 in the United States.

What do Julian and Maddix mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Maddix means "son of Madoc, fortunate" (Welsh origin).

Are Julian and Maddix boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Maddix is primarily a boy name.

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