Maddox vs Stephen

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

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Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
864
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maddox Rank #215
Stephen Rank #378

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #378 for Stephen.

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

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddox or Stephen more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Stephen mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Maddox and Stephen boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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