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Maddox

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Pronounced MAD-uhks /ˈmæd.əks/Medium

Meaning: Son of MadocMedium

In 30 seconds: Maddox means 'son of Madoc', a Welsh surname that has crossed over as a given name for girls as well as boys.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSon of Madoc
U.S. rank (2024)#2160 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births88 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,759

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619992024

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

History & Origin

Maddox began as a surname meaning 'son of Madoc', tying it back to the older Welsh personal name Madoc. As a first name it reads as strong and surname-style, and here it is used for a girl rather than the boy it more often names. There are no recorded variations or bearers attached to this entry, so its appeal rests on that crisp, two-syllable sound.

The hard -dd- and final -x give Maddox a clipped, modern edge, which is much of why a surname rooted in 'son of Madoc' now works comfortably as a girl's first name.

Did you know? Maddox likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Maddox — 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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Madison— Another surname-turned-first-name with a strong Mad- opening used freely for girls.
Hendrix— A surname-style name with the same crisp final -x sound and modern feel.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Maddox mean?

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

How do you pronounce Maddox?

It's commonly said MAD-uhks /ˈmæd.əks/.

Is Maddox a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Maddox?

In 2024, Maddox ranked #2160 in the U.S. for girls, with 88 births recorded.