Maddox

Meaning of Maddox

Maddox means "son of Madoc." Madoc itself is a Welsh name that means "fortunate."

Maddox has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maddox

Maddox has held fairly steady, sitting around #210 in 2025 after peaking at #136 in 2017.

Notable people named Maddox

• Maddox Jolie-Pitt
  Actor and humanitarian activist
• Maddox Batson
  American football player
• Maddox Semmens
  Australian rules footballer
• Maddox Derry
  American soccer player
• Maddox Beck
  Social media personality

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Questions about the name Maddox

What does the name Maddox mean?

Maddox means maddox means "son of madoc." madoc itself is a welsh name that means "fortunate.", and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Maddox a boy's or a girl's name?

Maddox is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Maddox?

In 2025, Maddox ranked #210 for boys, up from #215 the year before.

When was Maddox most popular?

Maddox peaked at #136 in 2017.