Jefferson vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #690
Total SSA Count: 392
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Madden mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jefferson and Madden boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.

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