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Maddix

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-dihks /ˈmæd.əks/High

Meaning: Son of MadocMedium

In 30 seconds: Maddix is an English name meaning 'son of Madoc', a modern respelling of the patronymic Maddox.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSon of Madoc
U.S. rank (2024)#2159 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births68 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,053

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520022024

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

History & Origin

The name comes from the Welsh-rooted surname meaning 'son of Madoc', with Madoc being an old personal name. Maddix is a fresh, stylized spelling of that name, keeping the patronymic meaning while swapping in the eye-catching -ix ending.

The double-d and crisp -ix close give it a sharp, contemporary sound that fits its use as a current given name. No older variations are listed for this spelling.

Did you know? Maddix is a spelling variant of Maddox, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'son of Madoc ' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Maddix — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Maddox— The standard spelling of the 'son of Madoc' name that Maddix restyles.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Maddix mean?

Maddix is usually explained as meaning 'son of Madoc ' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Maddix?

It's commonly said MAH-dihks /ˈmæd.əks/.

Is Maddix a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Maddix is used as a boy name.

How popular is Maddix?

In 2024, Maddix ranked #2159 in the U.S. for boys, with 68 births recorded.