Son of Madoc; fortunate
Mattox is an English surname derivative of the Welsh name Madoc. It signifies 'son of Madoc,' where Madoc itself is derived from the Welsh word 'mad,' meaning fortunate or lucky. While similar in sound to the popular Maddox, Mattox offers a rarer, more distinctive spelling for parents seeking a surname-style name.
Less common today
Mattox isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,637 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
