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Maddex

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Maddex Pronunciation

Maddex is pronounced MAD-eks /ˈmæd.ɛks/High

Meaning: Variant of Maddox, from Welsh Madog — a name usually read as 'fortunate, good'Medium

In 30 seconds: Maddox with its X relocated: same Welsh patronymic — 'son of Madoc, the fortunate' — same rockstar edge. Angelina Jolie set the fashion; spellers did the rest.

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Origin MediumWelsh, American

MeaningVariant of Maddox, from Welsh Madog — a name usually read as 'fortunate, good'

U.S. rank (2024)#3245 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births37 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,709

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Maddex varies Maddox, the Welsh patronymic surname 'son of Madog' — a royal name usually read as 'fortunate, good', borne by princes of Gwynedd and the legendary trans-Atlantic prince Madoc. The first-name fashion ignited when Angelina Jolie named her son Maddox in 2002.

The -ex spelling joined the 2010s x-fever (Jaxon, Daxton), trading one cool letter arrangement for another. It remains rare beside the established Maddox.

Did you know? Welsh legend claims Prince Madoc sailed to America three centuries before Columbus — a story that once fueled searches for 'Welsh Indians' along the Missouri River.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Maddox — surname etymology

Variations

MaddoxMadoxMaddux

Nicknames

MaddDex

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If you like Maddex…

Maddox— the Jolie-era standard it respells

Jaxon— the flagship of the x-spelling generation

Dexter— shares the -ex sound with vintage cool

Knox— a fellow one-x power surname

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Maddex?

Maddex is pronounced MAD-eks (/ˈmæd.ɛks/). Press play above to hear Maddex said aloud.

How do you say Maddex?

Maddex is said MAD-eks (/ˈmæd.ɛks/). Press play above to hear Maddex said aloud.

What does the name Maddex mean?

Maddex is a variant of Maddox, the Welsh patronymic 'son of Madog', a name usually read as 'fortunate'.

Is Maddex a boy or girl name?

Maddex is a boy's name.

How popular is Maddex?

Maddex is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Maddox is the familiar form.