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Maddox: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced MAD-uhks · 2 syllables

Borrowed from Welsh Madog.

Origin
Welsh
Pronunciation
MAD-uhks
US rank (2025)
#209
US babies a year
about 2,155 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2010

How popular is Maddox?

Maddox was the #209 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,730 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

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Babies named Maddox in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2010).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#209
England & Wales#337
Scotland#372
Northern Ireland#392
Canada#459
Australia#913

How old are people named Maddox?

Half of US adults named Maddox are older than 20; most are between 18 and 23. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Maddox

How do you pronounce Maddox?

Maddox is pronounced MAD-uhks.

How popular is the name Maddox?

Maddox was the #209 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,730 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

How old are people named Maddox?

Half of US adults named Maddox are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 23.