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Maddix

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAD-iks /ˈmæd.ɪks/High

Meaning: A -ix spelling of Maddox — from the Welsh, 'a son of Madoc' (Madoc, 'fortunate; a benefactor'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A son of Madoc; fortunate: Maddix spells Maddox — 'a son of Madoc'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningA -ix spelling of Maddox — from the Welsh, 'a son of Madoc' (Madoc, 'fortunate; a benefactor'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10582 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 384

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720032025

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

Maddix is a -ix spelling of Maddox — from the Welsh, 'a son of Madoc' (Madoc meaning 'fortunate; a benefactor'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-style name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Maddie).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-son-of-Madoc at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Maddox means 'a son of Madoc' (Madoc, Welsh 'fortunate; a benefactor') — Maddix is a -ix spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'MAD-iks').
Overall data confidence 42%
Behind the Name — Maddox — routes layered

Variations

MaddoxMaddaxMadox

Nicknames

Maddie

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If you like Maddix…

Maddox— the standard spelling
Maddie— the short form
Paisley— a sound-neighbor modern girls' name
Emersyn— another -yn/-x modern girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maddix mean?

Maddix spells Maddox — Welsh 'a son of Madoc' (fortunate; a benefactor); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maddix?

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

Is Maddix a boy or girl name?

Maddix is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Maddix?

Maddix is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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