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Maddyx

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Pronounced MAD-iks /ˈmæd.ɪks/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc' ('fortunate, benefactor'). It is usually a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the boy lean.Low

In 30 seconds: An edgy respelling of Maddox: Maddyx means 'son of Madoc' (said 'MAD-iks'). Usually a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningA respelling of Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc' ('fortunate, benefactor'). It is usually a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the boy lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#12896 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 222

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620052024

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

Maddyx is a stylized spelling of Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc.' Maddox surged as a given name in the 2000s and remains chiefly a boys' pick; this spelling adds a modern twist. As a girl's name it is very rare, and we note the boy lean. Said 'MAD-iks.'

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use of Maddox. Modern, surname-style, and boy-leaning.

Did you know? Maddyx reworks Maddox, a Welsh surname for 'son of Madoc,' whose root sense is 'fortunate' or 'benefactor.' The 'yx' spelling gives it extra edge. It is usually a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Maddyx — Respelling of Maddox 'son of Madoc'; boy-leaning

Variations

MaddoxMadoxMaddix

Nicknames

MaddyDyx

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maddyx mean?

Maddyx respells Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc.'

How do you pronounce Maddyx?

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

Is Maddyx a boy or girl name?

Maddyx is usually a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.

How popular is Maddyx?

Maddyx is rare overall and far more often seen, as Maddox, for boys.

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