Madden vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Madden Rank #690

Edison Rank #828

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madden or Edison more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Madden and Edison mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Madden and Edison boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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