"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
Christian Name · Welsh Origin
Maddox Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Maddox
boy
Maddox means "Son of Madoc; Fortunate", a boy's name of Welsh origin. The name Maddox does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Maddox possesses true fortune — not gaining the world but keeping his soul, blessed by walking outside the counsel of the ungodly.
Is Maddox in the Bible?
No — the name Maddox does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Son of Madoc; Fortunate", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Maddox.
Pronunciation:/MAD-uks/
OriginWelsh
MeaningSon of Madoc; Fortunate
What does Maddox mean?
Maddox is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning "Son of Madoc; Fortunate". Maddox is the fortunate son — and true fortune is knowing God. 'For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?' Maddox's fortune is his soul secured in Christ.
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What does Maddox mean in the Bible?
Maddox means "Son of Madoc; Fortunate" and is a name of Welsh origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Maddox is the fortunate son — and true fortune is knowing God. 'For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?' Maddox's fortune is his soul secured in Christ.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Maddox?
Maddox is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Son of Madoc; Fortunate" — not because Scripture names anyone Maddox.
"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners."
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Which books of the Bible mention Maddox?
Maddox is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Maddox?
Maddox possesses true fortune — not gaining the world but keeping his soul, blessed by walking outside the counsel of the ungodly.
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Names like Maddox
Other Welsh biblical names that share the spirit of "Son of Madoc; Fortunate" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Maddox
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Gwyneth
girl
"Blessed; Happy; White; Fair"
Maddox & Gwyneth
Briallen
girl
"Primrose; First flower"
Maddox & Briallen
Bronwen
girl
"White breast; Fair bosom; Pure heart"
Maddox & Bronwen
Bronwyn
girl
"White breast; Fair heart; Pure soul"
Maddox & Bronwyn
Eira
girl
"Snow; Mercy"
Maddox & Eira
Rhiannon
girl
"Great queen; Divine queen"
Maddox & Rhiannon
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Maddox name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Maddox
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Maddox?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Maddox?
You can read every verse where Maddox appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.