Maddox (given name)
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Maddox |
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| Gender | masculine |
| Meaning | "fortunate", son of Madoc. |
| Region of Origin | Wales |
| Origin | Welsh |
| Related names | Madoc |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Maddox |
Maddox is a mainly male name in use in English speaking countries derived from a Welsh surname meaning "son of Madoc." Madoc or Madog was a legendary Welsh prince who in Welsh folklore sailed to the New World three hundred years before Christopher Columbus. The name means "fortunate" and is derived from the Welsh word "mad". The name has increased in popularity in the United States, where it was ranked at No. 235 for baby boys born in the United States in 2006, having jumped 350 places since 2003, when it was ranked at No. 533.[1]
