Madoc

Welsh

"fortunate, benefactor's son"

Madoc Origin and Meaning

The name Madoc is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "fortunate, benefactor's son".

Also spelled Madog, which was the name of an early Welshman, Madog ap Owain Gwynedd, reputed to have been the first European to discover North America in 1155. Maddox, the name of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's oldest child, is a stronger and more familiar choice.

Madoc Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1864 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Madoc

• 1864 Nameberry 2025

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The name Madoc in Pop Culture

• Madoc or Madog ab Owain Gwynedd legendary Welsh prince who sailed to America in 1170
• Madoc "Proudneck" Brandybuck hobbit character mentioned in the Lord of the Rings series
• Madoc character in Holly Black's "The Cruel Prince"