Carol vs Madyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carol

Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh Irish

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Girl #2,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Maud (Matthew/Matilda)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Carol Rank #2,640

Madyson Rank #2,616

Madyson is more popular, ranked #2616 vs #2640 for Carol.

Is Carol or Madyson more popular?

Madyson is more popular, ranked #2616 compared to Carol at #2640 in the United States.

What do Carol and Madyson mean?

Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin). Madyson means "son of Maud (Matthew/Matilda)" (Old English origin).

Are Carol and Madyson boy or girl names?

Carol is primarily a girl name. Madyson is primarily a girl name.