Maddux vs Noah

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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Popularity Comparison

Maddux Rank #1,395
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1395 for Maddux.

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

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 Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddux or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maddux at #1395 in the United States.

What do Maddux and Noah mean?

Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maddux and Noah boy or girl names?

Maddux is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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