Maddox is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #841 in 2004 with 25 recorded births. This places Maddox in the top 18% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 172 births ranking #271. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 12,339 boys born was named Maddox. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Maddox comes from a Welsh surname meaning son of Madoc. It has a bold, modern feel but is built on older Welsh roots.
The name entered wider first-name use through the modern trend for surnames as given names. Its strong sound helped it rise quickly in English-speaking countries.