US Popularity:308
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Son of Madoc; Fortunate, good
Maddox is a gender-neutral name of Welsh origin, most popular for boys. Meaning "son of Madoc," "fortunate," and "good," Maddox embodies prosperity and optimism. Madoc is an impressive figure from folklore, immortalized in the writings of Robert Southy in his Welsh epic poem. A legendary warrior prince, Madoc is said to have explored the Americas in the 12th century, long before Christopher Columbus. In more recent times, Maddox hit the headlines when the Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie chose it for her beloved adopted son. For girls with this given name, Maddy offers a sweet nickname.

Famous People Named Maddox

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  • Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt
    Son of Brad Pitt

Maddox Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Maddox is currently #713 on The Bump
Boy:Maddox is currently #194 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Maddox is currently #308 in U.S. births
Boy:Maddox is currently #112 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#308
in 2022
- 7
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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