Madden vs Jefferson

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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Elisha Rohan Riggs Leonidas

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Madden Rank #690

Jefferson Rank #711

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madden or Jefferson more popular?

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

What do Madden and Jefferson mean?

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

Are Madden and Jefferson boy or girl names?

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

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