Son of Madoc; fortunate
Maddon is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Madoc.' The root name Madoc is Welsh in origin, derived from 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'good.' While rare as a first name, it has gained some visibility due to high-profile figures in American sports.
Less common today
Maddon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,293 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
World Series-winning MLB manager
