Madocks

Welsh

"son of Madoc"

Madocks Origin and Meaning

The name Madocks is a boy's name.

Madocks is a rare masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from a surname that was originally a patronymic meaning 'son of Madoc.' Madoc itself comes from the Welsh elements 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'good' and a diminutive suffix. Historically, Madocks functioned primarily as a family name, but has occasionally transitioned to first-name usage following the surname-as-first-name trend. It carries a distinctive British feel with its 'cks' ending and connects to Welsh heritage and history. The name has an aristocratic, distinguished quality that might appeal to parents seeking something uniquely traditional. While extremely uncommon as a first name, it offers the nickname options Madoc or Dock.