Madoc

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAD-uk /ˈmæd.ək/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh Madog/Madoc, likely from mad, 'fortunate; good; benevolent.' A legendary Welsh name, borne by a prince said to have sailed to America. Strong and storied.Low

In 30 seconds: A storied Welsh name: Madoc means 'fortunate; good' (said 'MAD-uk'). Strong and legendary.

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Origin MediumWelsh

MeaningFrom the Welsh Madog/Madoc, likely from mad, 'fortunate; good; benevolent.' A legendary Welsh name, borne by a prince said to have sailed to America. Strong and storied.

U.S. rank (2024)#10492 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 217

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Madoc (Welsh Madog) traces to mad, 'fortunate; good.' It is a legendary Welsh name of princes and myth — strong and storied, rare in the U.S. (said 'MAD-uk').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Welsh, and legendary.

Did you know? Madoc comes from the Welsh for 'fortunate; good; benevolent' — famed as the legendary prince Madoc, said in myth to have reached America long before Columbus (said 'MAD-uk').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Madoc — Welsh 'fortunate; good'; legendary prince

Variations

MadogMaddoxMadock

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madoc mean?

Madoc is Welsh, likely from mad, 'fortunate; good; benevolent.'

How do you pronounce Madoc?

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

Is Madoc a boy or girl name?

Madoc is a boy's name.

How popular is Madoc?

Madoc is a rare name for boys in the U.S.