Madox
Meaningson of Madoc · Welsh form of Maddox
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,105 in 2009
6 babies were named Madox in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,628 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2004–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Madox you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Madox, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Madox would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMadox first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2009, when it ranked #3,105. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- New on the sceneMadox wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2004.
- TrendMadox has slipped 2,628 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMadox is a Welsh form of Maddox, which means “son of Madoc”. Our records link it to English and Welsh roots.
About the name Madox
Madox is a boy name of English and Welsh origin meaning “son of Madoc”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-dox”. US birth records list Madox for boys from 2004 to 2025, in 20 of those 22 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #3,105 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 | 78,844 boys |
| 2010s | 9.1 | 110,254 boys |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 326,087 boys |
Other spellings of Madox
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Madox
What does the name Madox mean?
Madox means “son of Madoc” in Welsh, as a form of Maddox.
What is the origin of the name Madox?
Madox has English, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Madox a boy or girl name?
Madox is a boy name.
How popular is the name Madox?
Madox ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#3,105).