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Maddox

“Maddox is derived from the Welsh name Madoc, meaning "fortunate" or "good," combining the elements "mad" (good) and the diminutive suffix "-ox." The name gained modern popularity through Welsh heritage and was notably borne by the legendary Welsh prince Madoc ap Owain Gwynedd; it has since become common in English-speaking countries, particularly after celebrity usage in the 21st century.”

English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#210
TrendStable
Peak year2017
Syllables2
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
Letters6
Numerology7 Chaldean 7
Global rank#210

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Maddox

Maddox is derived from the Welsh name Madoc, meaning "fortunate" or "good," combining the elements "mad" (good) and the diminutive suffix "-ox." The name gained modern popularity through Welsh heritage and was notably borne by the legendary Welsh prince Madoc ap Owain Gwynedd; it has since become common in English-speaking countries, particularly after celebrity usage in the 21st century.

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Etymology

Maddox is derived from the Welsh name Madoc, meaning "fortunate" or "good," combining the elements "mad" (good) and the diminutive suffix "-ox." The name gained modern popularity through Welsh heritage and was notably borne by the legendary Welsh prince Madoc ap Owain Gwynedd; it has since become common in English-speaking countries, particularly after celebrity usage in the 21st century.

Maddox currently ranks #210 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.

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