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Maddock

Quick answerMaddock is a diminutive form of the Welsh name Madoc, derived from the Celtic root meaning "fortunate" or "good," with the "-ock" suffix functioning as a diminutive ending common in English adaptation of Welsh names.

Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,618
TrendStable
Peak year2016
Syllables2
OriginWelsh
LanguageWelsh
CultureWelsh
Letters7
Numerology6 Chaldean 7
Global rank#11,618

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Maddock

Maddock is a diminutive form of the Welsh name Madoc, derived from the Celtic root meaning "fortunate" or "good," with the "-ock" suffix functioning as a diminutive ending common in English adaptation of Welsh names.

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Etymology

Maddock is a diminutive form of the Welsh name Madoc, derived from the Celtic root meaning "fortunate" or "good," with the "-ock" suffix functioning as a diminutive ending common in English adaptation of Welsh names. The name is primarily used in Welsh and English-speaking cultures, with historical significance tied to Madoc ap Owain Gwynedd, a legendary 12th-century Welsh prince, though it has seen broader adoption in English-speaking regions.

Maddock currently ranks #11,618 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.

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