Maddox

Maddox is a boy name of Welsh origin, meaning Son of the benefactor; fortunate.

What Maddox means

Son of the benefactor; fortunate.

Maddox sits at 6 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Maddox comes from

Welsh names come from one of the oldest continuously spoken languages in Europe, and many are rooted in Celtic myth or in the landscape itself.

Maddox is recorded as Welsh in origin. Browse other Welsh names.

How popular is Maddox?

Maddox sits outside the top 100 boy names we currently track. For many parents that is the appeal: a name with genuine history behind it that has not been picked up by everyone at once.

The character of Maddox

Maddox spans Celebrity, Welsh and Lucky, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.

Themes: Celebrity, Welsh, Lucky

Names like Maddox

These share Maddox's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

  • Owen — Young warrior; noble.
  • Bowen — Son of Owen; young warrior.
  • Bran — Raven.
  • Rhys — Ardour; enthusiasm.
  • Tomos — Twin.
  • Tristan — Tumult; a bold knight.
  • Vaughn — Small one.
  • Morgan — Sea-circle; bright sea.
  • Angharad — Much loved.
  • Delyth — Pretty; neat.
  • Eirlys — Snowdrop flower.
  • Enid — Soul; life; purity.

More Welsh names

  • Gwyneth — Blessed; happiness.
  • Morgan — Sea-circle; bright sea.
  • Gwendolyn — White ring; blessed.
  • Nerys — Lady.
  • Gwen — White; blessed; fair.
  • Olwen — White footprint.
  • Griffith — Strong lord; chief.
  • Owen — Young warrior; noble.
  • Gavin — White hawk of battle.
  • Reese — Ardent; fiery.