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Jerry vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
277
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jerry Rank #868
Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #868 for Jerry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerry or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Madden mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jerry and Madden boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.

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