Madox

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAD-oks /ˈmæd.ɒks/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc' (Madoc, 'fortunate; benefactor'). Brought to wider notice by Maddox Jolie-Pitt. Crisp and current.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spelling of Maddox: Madox means 'son of Madoc; fortunate' (said 'MAD-oks'). Crisp and bold.

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Origin MediumWelsh

MeaningA modern respelling of Maddox, a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc' (Madoc, 'fortunate; benefactor'). Brought to wider notice by Maddox Jolie-Pitt. Crisp and current.

U.S. rank (2022)#11749 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 351

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

As a boy's name Madox is a modern spelling of Maddox, Welsh for 'son of Madoc; fortunate.' It reads brisk and bold — rare in the U.S. next to the standard Maddox (said 'MAD-oks').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, crisp, and bold.

Did you know? Madox respells Maddox, a Welsh surname for 'son of Madoc' (Madoc, 'fortunate; benefactor') — brought to notice by Maddox Jolie-Pitt — a crisp, bold update (said 'MAD-oks').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Madox — Maddox respelling; Welsh 'son of Madoc; fortunate'

Variations

MaddoxMadduxMadoc

Nicknames

MadDox

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madox mean?

Madox is a respelling of Maddox, Welsh for 'son of Madoc' (Madoc, 'fortunate; benefactor').

How do you pronounce Madox?

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

Is Madox a boy or girl name?

Madox is a boy's name.

How popular is Madox?

Madox is a rare name in the U.S.