Madison vs Ember

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madison

Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

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Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Madison Rank #3,305

Ember Rank #3,159

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Ember more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Ember mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Madison and Ember boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.