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Maddox is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a Welsh surname meaning ‘son of Madoc’. It was brought to public attention when the actress Angelina Jolie gave this name to her adopted son in 2002." It ranked #210 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a Welsh surname meaning ‘son of Madoc’. It was brought to public attention when the actress Angelina Jolie gave this name to her adopted son in 2002. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Maddox ranked #210 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #210 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maddox mean?
Maddox means "son of Madoc", according to Behind the Name.
Is Maddox a popular name?
Maddox ranked #210 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Maddox a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Maddox appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Maddox — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
