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Madison vs Bauer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,248
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #3,305
Bauer Rank #3,248

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 vs #3305 for Madison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Bauer more popular?

Bauer is more popular, ranked #3248 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Bauer mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin).

Are Madison and Bauer boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Bauer is primarily a boy name.

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