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Maddex

♂ Boy

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 (2025)#3417 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,743

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220032025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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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Maddox— the Jolie-era standard it respells
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Dexter— shares the -ex sound with vintage cool
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maddex mean?

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

How do you pronounce Maddex?

It's said MAD-eks /ˈmæd.ɛks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

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.

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