Maddux vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Madd

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Maddux Rank #1,395
Nick Rank #1,422

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1422 for Nick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddux ___

  • Maddux James
  • Maddux Cole
  • Maddux Lee
  • Maddux Blake
  • Maddux Reed
  • Maddux Grant

Nick ___

  • Nick James
  • Nick Thomas
  • Nick Alexander
  • Nick Michael
  • Nick Ryan
  • Nick Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

If you choose Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddux or Nick more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Maddux and Nick mean?

Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Maddux and Nick boy or girl names?

Maddux is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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