Maddux

Meaning of Maddux

A variation of the Welsh name Madoc, meaning "fortunate" or "beneficent."

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

Popularity of Maddux

After ranking as high as #942 in 2018, Maddux has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Maddux

• Greg Maddux
  Hall of Fame baseball pitcher
• Maddux Maple
  American football player
• Maddux Walls
  American baseball player
• Maddux Bruns
  American baseball player
• Maddux Hughes
  American football player

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Questions about the name Maddux

What does the name Maddux mean?

Maddux means a variation of the welsh name madoc, meaning "fortunate" or "beneficent.", and it comes from Welsh origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Maddux?

Maddux did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Maddux most popular?

Maddux peaked at #942 in 2018.