Kolten vs Maddux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolten

Boy #1,477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,477
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cole, Kolt

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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

Kolten Rank #1,477
Maddux Rank #1,395

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1477 for Kolten.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kolten ___

  • Kolten James
  • Kolten Lee
  • Kolten Ray
  • Kolten Wayne
  • Kolten Michael
  • Kolten Blake

Maddux ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kolten

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If you choose Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolten or Maddux more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Kolten at #1477 in the United States.

What do Kolten and Maddux mean?

Kolten means "from the coal settlement" (Old English origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Kolten and Maddux boy or girl names?

Kolten is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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