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Edison vs Madsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Madsen Rank #5,685

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #5685 for Madsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Madsen more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Madsen at #5685 in the United States.

What do Edison and Madsen mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin).

Are Edison and Madsen boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Madsen is primarily a boy name.

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