Maddock vs Stearns

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stearns

Boy #17,986 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Stern or strict person; from Old English stearn meaning severe or strict; a descriptive surname"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,986
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Stern

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maddock Rank #17,913
Stearns Rank #17,986

Maddock is more popular, ranked #17913 vs #17986 for Stearns.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddock ___

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Stearns ___

  • Stearns Allen
  • Stearns Thomas
  • Stearns James
  • Stearns Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddock or Stearns more popular?

Maddock is more popular, ranked #17913 compared to Stearns at #17986 in the United States.

What do Maddock and Stearns mean?

Stearns means "Stern or strict person; from Old English stearn meaning severe or strict; a descriptive surname" (Old English origin).

Are Maddock and Stearns boy or girl names?

Maddock is primarily a boy name. Stearns is primarily a boy name.

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