Maddox vs Peter

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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Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pete, Per

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Maddox Rank #215
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 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

Peter ___

  • Peter James
  • Peter Alexander
  • Peter John
  • Peter William
  • Peter Henry
  • Peter Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddox or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Peter mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Maddox and Peter boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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