Maddox vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#215
Total SSA Count
1,665
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Mad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maddox Rank #215
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #215 for Maddox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddox ___

  • Maddox James
  • Maddox Lee
  • Maddox Cole
  • Maddox Alexander
  • Maddox Thomas
  • Maddox William

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddox or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Noah mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maddox and Noah boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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