Maddox

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Meaning of Maddox

Maddox is a male name of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh surname "Madoc," which means 'fortunate' or 'good.' The name gained popularity in recent years, typically pronounced as MAD-uhks (/ˈmædəks/) in English. An alternative variation of the name is Madox. Over the past two decades, Maddox has seen a significant rise in popularity among newborns in the United States. From just 6 occurrences in 1995 to peaking at over 3000 in 2017, it consistently ranks within the top 200 baby names. A notable association with this distinctive and strong name is Maddox Jolie-Pitt, the adopted son of celebrities Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as MAD-uhks (/ˈmædəks/)

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Notable People Named Maddox

George Ouzounian, also known as Maddox, is an American blogger, YouTuber, and author who gained fame for his opinion-oriented website, The Best Page in the Universe, and authored the New York Times bestseller, The Alphabet of Manliness.
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