US Popularity Rank: 22869

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Benefactor's son

Madox is a boy's name of Anglo-Welsh origin, meaning"benefactor's son." It's a respelling of Maddox, probably made most famous by actress and benefactor Angelina Jolie, who chose this name for her adopted son in 2002. Jolie may have made her name in Hollywood, but it's her constant charity work and care for others that have made her a true icon of charitability. Whether you're a fan of the star and her work or love the strong "x" sound Madox embodies, this name might just be "the one!"