Mattox vs Tycho

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mattox

Boy #5,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc (gift of God)"

Origin: Welsh via English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,848
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tox

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mattox Rank #5,848
Tycho Rank #5,810

Tycho is more popular, ranked #5810 vs #5848 for Mattox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mattox ___

  • Mattox James
  • Mattox Lee
  • Mattox William
  • Mattox Cole
  • Mattox Reid
  • Mattox Blake

Tycho ___

  • Tycho James
  • Tycho Alexander
  • Tycho William
  • Tycho Edmund
  • Tycho Finn
  • Tycho Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattox or Tycho more popular?

Tycho is more popular, ranked #5810 compared to Mattox at #5848 in the United States.

What do Mattox and Tycho mean?

Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin). Tycho means "hitting the mark, fortunate" (Greek origin).

Are Mattox and Tycho boy or girl names?

Mattox is primarily a boy name. Tycho is primarily a boy name.

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