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Maddux
♂ Boy
Pronounced MAD-ucks /ˈmæd.ʌks/Low
Meaning: Beneficent, fortunate, goodLow
In 30 seconds: Maddux is an English surname from the Welsh Madoc meaning beneficent or fortunate. Made famous by Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux, it has a clean two-syllable sporty sound.
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MeaningBeneficent, fortunate, good
U.S. rank (2025)#1533 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births113 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,830
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Maddux is an anglicized form of Madoc, a Welsh name meaning beneficent or fortunate. As a given name it gained recognition through baseball pitcher Greg Maddux.
Maddux is used in the United States, partly through the Jolie-Pitt family who named their first adopted son Maddox.
Did you know? Greg Maddux (1966-present) won four consecutive Cy Young Awards (1992-1995) — a feat never matched in baseball history. Maddux became synonymous with pinpoint control, intelligence, and the highest pitching excellence.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
MadoxMaddoxMadoc
Nicknames
Mad
Famous Bearers
- ★Greg Maddux (1966–present)Hall of Fame MLB pitcher who won four consecutive Cy Young Awards (1992-1995) (note: Maddux is his surname)
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Frequently Asked
What does Maddux mean?
Beneficent, fortunate, good
How do you pronounce Maddux?
Maddux is pronounced MAD-ucks.
What is the origin of Maddux?
Maddux comes from Welsh, English.
What names are similar to Maddux?
Similar names include maddox, dawson, lennox.