Maddox vs Sora

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

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Popularity Comparison

Maddox Rank #215
Sora Rank #1,968

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #1968 for Sora.

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

Sora ___

  • Sora Mae
  • Sora Blue
  • Sora Rain
  • Sora Jade
  • Sora Luna
  • Sora Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

If you choose Sora

Hana Kai Luna Ryu Mika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddox or Sora more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Sora at #1968 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Sora mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Sora means "conch shell" (Japanese origin).

Are Maddox and Sora boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Sora is primarily a girl name.

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