Maddux vs Smith

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

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Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,580
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Smithy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Maddux Rank #1,395
Smith Rank #1,580

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1580 for Smith.

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

Smith ___

  • Smith James
  • Smith Cole
  • Smith Lee
  • Smith Reid
  • Smith Grant
  • Smith Blake

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Hunter Fletcher Cooper Tanner Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddux or Smith more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Maddux and Smith mean?

Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Maddux and Smith boy or girl names?

Maddux is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.

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