Maidock as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Maidock

What is the meaning of the name Maidock ?

The baby name Maidock is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAY-dock (IPA: /ˈmeɪdɒk/; alternative pronunciation /ˈmeɪdək/).

Maidock is Welsh in Origin.

Maidock is an Anglicized form of the Irish Máedóc/Maodhóg, a diminutive of Aodh (“fire”). The name therefore carries the meaning “little fire” or “fiery one.” In Latin sources it appears as Maidocus, and English-language hagiography often renders it as Maidoc; the modern -k ending in Maidock is a rare spelling that mirrors other Anglicized Irish names.

The name’s prominence comes from early medieval Ireland, notably Saint Máedóc (also known as Aidan) of Ferns (6th–7th century), whose cult was strong in Leinster and parts of Ulster, leaving traces in place-names and the affectionate byname Mogue. Usage declined after the Middle Ages but resurfaced with interest in Gaelic heritage. Today Maidock remains uncommon, chosen mainly to honor Irish roots. Variants and related forms include Maidoc, Maedoc, Máedóc, Maodhóg, Mogue, and the broader cognates Aidan/Aodhán derived from the same Aodh root.

⚙ Maidock turns up in none of the birth registries or name datasets we cover. It's the kind of name that tends to be rare, regional, or newly made up. Whatever the reason, hardly anyone else has it.