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Madix
Pronounced MAD-iks /ˈmæd.ɪks/High
Meaning: -ix spelling of Maddox — from a Welsh surname, 'the son of Madoc' (Madoc linked to 'fortunate, good')Low
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
Madix is an -ix spelling of Maddox — from a Welsh surname, 'the son of Madoc' (the personal name Madoc linked to 'fortunate, good, beneficent'). Popularized as a given name in the 2000s (Maddox Jolie-Pitt). A crisp, bold, modern name; the -ix styling personalizes it (nickname Mad).
It registers thinly beside Maddox. Rare, son-of-Madoc at the root, and bold.
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What does the name Madix mean?
Madix spells Maddox — Welsh 'the son of Madoc (fortunate)'.
How do you pronounce Madix?
It's said MAD-iks /ˈmæd.ɪks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Madix a boy or girl name?
Madix is a boy's name.
How popular is Madix?
Madix is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Maddox is more common.