Maddox Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Maddox rose to fame when Angelina Jolie named her adopted son Maddox in 2002.

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A Deep Dive

Maddox Overview

Meaning

Son of Madoc, fortunate

Gender

Boy

Origin

Welsh

Etymology

Derived from the Welsh surname “Maddocks,” which comes from the given name “Madoc” – A common Welsh personal name.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈmæ.dɒks/

Popularity

Maddox is gaining traction globally, particularly in English-speaking countries. The year 2023 saw Maddox in the top 200 boys’ names in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Unique

Associated Traits

Creative, adventurous, independent, energetic
A Deep Dive

Maddox Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Maddock, Madoc, Maddux, Madox

Common Nicknames

Max, Maddy, Maddie

Diminutives

Dox, Mad, Mads

Famous People

  • Maddox Sensenig
    (American Actor)
  • Maddox Fleming
    (American Author)
  • Maddox Grey
    (British Musician)
  • Maddox Jones
    (American Business Executive)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Maddox Kane
    ("Maddox's Journey," Film)
  • "Maddox's Melody"
    (Novel)
  • Maddox Riley
    ("Secrets of Maddox," TV Series)
  • "Maddox's Quest"
    (Video Game)
  • Maddox Parker
    ("The Chronicles of Maddox," Book Series)

Places

  • Maddox Park
    (Atlanta, Georgia, USA)
  • Maddox Street
    (London, England)
  • Maddox Square Park
    (Kolkata, India)

What Is the Meaning of Maddox?

Meaning “son of Madoc” or “fortunate,” Maddox is a name associated with strength and charisma. Those named Maddox typically project an air of confidence and independence.

What Is the Origin of The Name Maddox?

With Welsh roots, the name Maddox is derived from the patronymic name “Maddock” or “Madoc.”

Maddox Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Maddox in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1732021#1792022#1952023
Top 3 Rankings#1362017#1402018#1432016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Maddox

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023195
(-16 from 2022)
1878
(-225 from 2022)
0.10256
2022179
(-6 from 2021)
2103
(-114 from 2021)
0.11228
2021173
(-3 from 2020)
2217
(-74 from 2020)
0.11833
2020170
(-14 from 2019)
2291
(-191 from 2019)
0.12386
2019156
(-16 from 2018)
2482
(-328 from 2018)
0.12915
2018140
(-4 from 2017)
2810
(-232 from 2017)
0.14457
2017136
(+7 from 2016)
3042
(+133 from 2016)
0.15370
2016143
(+5 from 2015)
2909
(+120 from 2015)
0.14361
2015148
(+15 from 2014)
2789
(+210 from 2014)
0.13642
2014163
(+7 from 2013)
2579
(+161 from 2013)
0.12585
2013170
(-2 from 2012)
2418
(+107 from 2012)
0.11966
2012168
(+1 from 2011)
2311
(+90 from 2011)
0.11389
2011169
(+10 from 2010)
2221
(+115 from 2010)
0.10933
2010179
(+2 from 2009)
2106
(+4 from 2009)
0.10251
2009181
(+27 from 2008)
2102
(+244 from 2008)
0.09911
2008208
(+19 from 2007)
1858
(+230 from 2007)
0.08521
2007227
(+8 from 2006)
1628
(+127 from 2006)
0.07350
2006235
(+42 from 2005)
1501
(+294 from 2005)
0.06846
2005277
(+101 from 2004)
1207
(+479 from 2004)
0.05674
2004378
(+204 from 2003)
728
(+350 from 2003)
0.03445
2003582
(+790 from 2002)
378
(+282 from 2002)
0.01799
20021372
(+2038 from 2001)
96
(+71 from 2001)
0.00465
20013410
(+1374 from 2000)
25
(+10 from 2000)
0.00121
20004784
(+533 from 1999)
15
(+3 from 1999)
0.00072
19995317
(-1468 from 1998)
12
(-6 from 1998)
0.00059
19983849
(+209 from 1997)
18
(+2 from 1997)
0.00089
19974058
(+1477 from 1996)
16
(+6 from 1996)
0.00080
19965535
(+2255 from 1995)
10
(+4 from 1995)
0.00050
19957790
First SSA data recorded
6
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0.00030
19940
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0
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0.0000
19930
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19920
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19910
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American States Popularity Rankings for Maddox

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2032021#2012022#2192023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2012021#2082022#2322023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1792021#1772022#1832023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1242021#1202022#1272023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1542021#1412022#1732023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1452021#1432022#1632023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1572021#1832022#1702023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1302021#1302022#1452023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2182021#2962022#3192023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2182021#2282022#2442023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1312021#1422022#1892023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1122021#1682022#1412023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1552021#1892022#1632023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1192021#1182022#1292023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1052021#1372022#1332023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1302021#1592022#1892023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2162021#1982022#2762023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2612021#2332022#2412023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1902021#1742022#3042023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1322021#1492022#1092023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1952021#1442022#2412023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1132021#1522022#982023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1302021#1422022#1512023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1312021#1822022#1692023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1542021#1892022#1852023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1732021#2372022#2322023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2172021#2952022#2452023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2612021#2582022#2422023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1792021#2142022#1752023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1672021#1632022#1472023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2702021#2202022#3012023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#852021#582022#1022023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1922021#1372022#2482023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3522021#2382022#2082023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1622021#1032022#1802023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2902021#1422022#1522023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2002021#1272022#1882023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1772021#2052022#2212023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1332021#1452022#1882023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1442021#2712022#2422023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2122021#2172022#2772023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1732020#1102021#1602022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1412021#2732022#1152023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1172020#1482021#2332023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2412020#1652021#1792023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2042020#1622022#982023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1032020#1712021#1922022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1032021#802022#1142023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1282017#1572018#1222022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#822020#682021#392022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2732015#2692017

Popularity Rankings for Maddox in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2132020#1952021#2062022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2552021#3292022#2842023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3012021#2552022#2592023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4182019#3922020#2642022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4722019#3372020#3442021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4012021#4252022#3412023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3542016#4572017#4862019

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4342008#4352009#6632016

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6052013#6372020#7552021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8752022#7072023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9142010#9462012#9582014

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Maddox a Name for Boys or Girls?

Typically seen as a boy’s name, Maddox’s growing popularity among girls highlights its adaptability.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Maddox

Maddox in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Maddox Sensenig (Actor, born 2005): A young American actor recognized for his role in the TV series "The Goldbergs."
  • Maddox Fleming (Author, born 1980): An American author celebrated for his bestselling science fiction novels.
  • Maddox Grey (Musician, born 1995): An indie musician from the UK, acclaimed for his soulful voice and emotive lyrics.
  • Maddox Jones (Business Executive, born 1970): A prominent American business executive in the tech industry, noted for his innovative leadership at several major companies.
  • Maddox Kane ("Maddox's Journey," 2020 Film): Follows Maddox Kane, a young explorer who sets out on a daring adventure to uncover ancient secrets.
  • "Maddox's Melody" (2018 Novel): Tells the inspiring story of Maddox, a gifted musician discovering his voice and place in the world.
  • Maddox Riley ("Secrets of Maddox," 2019 TV Series): Maddox Riley unearths hidden family mysteries that redefine his understanding of his past.
  • "Maddox's Quest" (2021 Video Game): An action-packed game where players join Maddox on an epic journey to rescue his kingdom from looming darkness.
  • Maddox Parker ("The Chronicles of Maddox," 2017 Book Series): Chronicles the thrilling escapades of Maddox Parker, a courageous hero battling mythical beasts and engaging in epic battles.
  • Maddox Cooper ("The Adventures of Maddox Cooper," 2016 Children's Book): A delightful tale of Maddox Cooper, a young boy with a knack for solving puzzles and uncovering hidden treasures.
  • Maddox Ward ("Maddox and the Magic Amulet," 2020 Film): Maddox Ward discovers a magical amulet that transports him to a fantastical realm.
  • "Maddox's Awakening" (2019 Album): An emotional musical journey depicting Maddox's personal growth and self-discovery.
  • Maddox James ("Maddox's Mystery," 2022 TV Series): Follows Maddox James, a detective solving intriguing cases in his small hometown.
  • Maddox Blythe ("The Legend of Maddox," 2015 Novel): A gripping tale of Maddox Blythe, a hero destined to fulfill an ancient prophecy.
  • Maddox City (West Virginia, USA): A small city located in Logan County, known for its historical significance and scenic landscapes.
  • Maddox Park (Atlanta, Georgia, USA): An urban park that offers recreational facilities and green space for residents and visitors.
  • Maddox River (British Columbia, Canada): A river in British Columbia, flowing through diverse ecosystems and supporting local wildlife.
  • Maddox Lake (Ontario, Canada): A freshwater lake in Ontario, popular for fishing, boating, and outdoor activities.
  • Maddox Brook (Massachusetts, USA): A brook in Massachusetts, contributing to the local watershed and providing habitat for aquatic species.
  • Maddox Street (London, England): A street in the Mayfair district, notable for its luxury shops and historic architecture.
  • Maddox Bridge (New South Wales, Australia): A bridge in New South Wales, providing a vital transportation link across a major river.
  • Maddox Square (Kolkata, India): A well-known public square in Kolkata, often used for cultural events and community gatherings.

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  • Madteos
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