The baby name Madoch is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmædɒk/ or /ˈmædək/ (MAD-ock).
Madoch is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Madoch is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmædɒk/ or /ˈmædək/ (MAD-ock).
Madoch is Welsh in Origin.
Madoch is a rare modern spelling of the Welsh name Madoc/Madog and the related surname-derived given names Maddock and Maddox. From Welsh mad, "fortunate, good," with -og as an adjectival ending, it conveys "fortunate; beneficent," while the surname route means "son of Madoc." Usage spread from medieval Wales into wider English-speaking regions. Today it remains uncommon, most often masculine but occasionally unisex.
The name features in medieval Welsh tradition, especially the tale of Prince Madoc ab Owain Gwynedd (12th century), and saw a Romantic-era revival, including Robert Southey’s epic Madoc (1805). Late 20th-21st century interest in Maddox boosted awareness of the older root and birthed creative spellings like Madoch. Established variants include Madog (Welsh), Madoc, Maddoc, Maddock, Maddocks, and Maddox. Across these forms, the enduring sense centers on good fortune and goodness.
Madoch is extremely rare. Across 1 country, we found just 3 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 |
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