Welsh boy name
Madoc Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Madoc means fortunate. From the Welsh mad (good, fortunate), as in Madog
Madoc is the English spelling of the Welsh name Madog, built on the word mad, meaning good or fortunate. A legend developed around Madoc ab Owain Gwynedd, a Welsh prince who was said to have sailed to America in the twelfth century, long before Columbus. There is no firm evidence for the voyage, but the story has been popular for centuries. Maddox is a related modern form. Madoc is a short, bold name with a distinctive Welsh tone and a sense of adventure.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Madoc
MadogMaddockMaddox
Madoc popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2024 Madoc ranked #10,530 in the US (7 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madoc mean?
Madoc means "fortunate". From the Welsh mad (good, fortunate), as in Madog.
How do you pronounce Madoc?
Madoc is pronounced MAD-ok.
What is the origin of Madoc?
Madoc is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh mad (good, fortunate), as in Madog.