Hal vs Madison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

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Hal Rank #3,485

Madison Rank #3,305

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Madison mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Hal and Madison boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.