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Maddox
Maddox is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Maddox is a boy baby name of Surname origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Maddox often also consider Mathis.
Maddox meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Maddox has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Maddox to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Maddox as M·A·D·D·O·X, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Maddox is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Maddox variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Maddoxa, Maddoxe, Maddoxy, Maddo.
- Nicknames: Mad and M.
- Middle names: Pair Maddox with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Maddox middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mathis, Matias, Mathias, Matthias, Madge — full picks on the sibling names for Maddox guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Maddox? Browse our names like Maddox guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Maddox
What does the name Maddox mean?
Maddox has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Maddox?
Maddox originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Maddox?
Maddox has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Maddox a boy's or girl's name?
Maddox is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Maddox in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Maddox sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Maddox?
Names that share Maddox's sound and style include Mathis, Matias, Mathias, Matthias, Madge.
What middle names pair well with Maddox?
Good middle-name fits for Maddox pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Maddox is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Maddox is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Maddox?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maddox share its rhythm without rhyming — Mathis, Matias, Mathias all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.