Madoc

Q: What is the origin of Madoc?

Madoc is of Welsh origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Madoc a boy name?

Madoc is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Fortunate or Beneficent"

A traditional Welsh name associated with medieval legend and interpreted as conveying good fortune or beneficence.

Themes:welshmedievalsaintlygiven

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Madoc

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#10492Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

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Unranked

Madoc did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Madoc Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Madoc.

7 ideas

mado

Nickname

mady

Nickname

docy

Nickname

mie

Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Madoc

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Madoc mean?

Madoc means "Fortunate or Beneficent". A traditional Welsh name associated with medieval legend and interpreted as conveying good fortune or beneficence.

What is the origin of Madoc?

Madoc is of Welsh origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Madoc?

According to the latest SSA data, Madoc is currently ranked #10492 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Madoc a boy name?

Madoc is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Madoc?

Popular nicknames for Madoc include mado, mady, docy, mo, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Madoc?

There are many names similar to Madoc in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginWelsh

Syllables2

Length5 letters

US Rank#10492

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Avon Alwyn Aeron Arth Arvon

Sisters

Arwen Ardyth Avon Arwyn Aerilyn

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