Bear vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Bear Rank #829

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Madden mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bear and Madden boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.