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Maddon

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAD-un /ˈmæd.ən/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling with no documented etymology of its own. Its neighbours are the Irish surname Madden (from a Gaelic family name) and Maddox (a Welsh surname), and it also reads as a variant of the surname Maddon. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Two easy beats in a familiar family: Maddon sits beside Madden and Maddox (said 'MAD-un'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Irish
MeaningA modern spelling with no documented etymology of its own. Its neighbours are the Irish surname Madden (from a Gaelic family name) and Maddox (a Welsh surname), and it also reads as a variant of the surname Maddon. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#11710 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 394

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720062023

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

Maddon reads as a modern surname-style spelling. The Irish Madden and the Welsh Maddox are its nearest established relatives, and the -on ending fits current American taste. No documented line connects this spelling to either, so we note the routes are uncertain (said 'MAD-un').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, newly emerging, and easy.

Did you know? Madden is an old Irish surname and Maddox a Welsh one; Maddon lands between them in sound and spelling, which we note as an echo rather than a documented descent (said 'MAD-un').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Maddon — modern spelling; echoes of Madden/Maddox; routes uncertain

Variations

MaddenMaddoxMadon

Nicknames

MadDonny

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If you like Maddon…

Madden— the nearest established surname
Maddox— a like Madd- opening pick
Landon— a same -on ending rhythm
Camden— a like modern surname choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maddon mean?

Maddon has no documented meaning. It sits near the Irish surname Madden and the Welsh Maddox. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Maddon?

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

Is Maddon a boy or girl name?

Maddon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Maddon?

Maddon is extremely rare for boys in the U.S. and newly emerging.

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