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Maddoc

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAD-uk /ˈmæd.ək/Medium

Meaning: Maddoc is a spelling of Madog, an old Welsh name usually explained from mad, 'good, fortunate' — so 'fortunate one' or 'generous one'. Madog ap Owain Gwynedd is the prince of legend said to have sailed to America long before Columbus.Medium

In 30 seconds: Maddoc spells the Welsh Madog — 'fortunate' or 'generous' (said 'MAD-uk'). Old Welsh, with a legend attached.
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningMaddoc is a spelling of Madog, an old Welsh name usually explained from mad, 'good, fortunate' — so 'fortunate one' or 'generous one'. Madog ap Owain Gwynedd is the prince of legend said to have sailed to America long before Columbus.
U.S. rank (2024)#13428 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120052024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maddoc spells Madog, a Welsh name from mad, 'good, fortunate', worn by princes and poets. Madog ap Owain Gwynedd is the seafaring prince of legend; Madog ap Maredudd was the last ruler of a united Powys. The name gave the surname Maddox, and modern families have brought both back (said 'MAD-uk').

It is very rare in the U.S., where Maddox leads. Rare, Welsh, and story-rich.

Did you know? Welsh legend says Prince Madog sailed west and reached America three centuries before Columbus. The name behind the story means 'fortunate' or 'generous'.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Maddoc — Welsh Madog < mad, 'fortunate, generous'

Variations

MadocMadogMaddox

Nicknames

MadDoc

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maddoc mean?

Maddoc spells the Welsh Madog, from mad, 'good, fortunate' — so 'fortunate one' or 'generous one'.

How do you pronounce Maddoc?

It's said MAD-uk /ˈmæd.ək/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maddoc a boy or girl name?

Maddoc is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Maddoc?

Maddoc is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.; Maddox is far more common.

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