Linden vs Maddux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linden

Boy #1,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"linden tree, lime tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,551
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lin, Lindy

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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

Linden Rank #1,551
Maddux Rank #1,395

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1551 for Linden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Linden ___

  • Linden James
  • Linden Thomas
  • Linden Reed
  • Linden Cole
  • Linden Grey
  • Linden Miles

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 Linden

Rowan Ash Hazel Wren Cedar

If you choose Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linden or Maddux more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Linden at #1551 in the United States.

What do Linden and Maddux mean?

Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Linden and Maddux boy or girl names?

Linden is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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