Madison vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madison

Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,305
Total SSA Count: 36
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Kol Jameir Hansen Kaimana

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #3,305

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #3305 for Madison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Edison mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Madison and Edison boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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