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Maddox
Meaning: son of Madoc · Origin: Welsh · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
Maddox is a Welsh surname meaning 'son of Madoc'. Actress Angelina Jolie brought it to public attention when she gave the name to her adopted son in 2002.
Popularity of Maddox in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,664 US baby boys named Maddox — #209 for boys · Peak: 3,044 in 2017 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 15 · 2020: 2,293
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Maddox
MAD-oks · IPA /ˈmædɑks/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
Welsh surname — Madoc’s son
How the meaning and use of Maddox developed
Maddox is an English spelling of a Welsh patronymic surname meaning son of Madoc; it became a modern given name.
Related names from the same root
Madoc · Madox
Sibling names that go well with Maddox
Sister: Blakely · Adalynn
Brother: Colter · Ryker
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Famous people named Maddox
- Maddox Jolie-Pitt (public figure)
Nicknames
Madd
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FAQ
What does the name Maddox mean?
Maddox means “son of Madoc”. It comes from Welsh.
How do you pronounce Maddox?
Maddox is usually pronounced MAD-oks (/ˈmædɑks/).
Is Maddox a popular name?
In 2025, Maddox ranked #209 among boys' names in the United States, given to 1,664 baby boys, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2017 (3,044 babies).
What are nicknames for Maddox?
Madd.
What are good sibling names for Maddox?
Sister: Blakely, Adalynn. Brother: Colter, Ryker.
Similar names
Dylan · Evan · Rhys · Owen · Mateo · Michael
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.