Fern vs Madsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Mads (Matthew)"

Origin: Danish

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

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Fern Rank #5,858

Madsen Rank #5,685

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Madsen more popular?

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Madsen mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin).

Are Fern and Madsen boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Madsen is primarily a boy name.