Madison vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Madison Rank #3,305

Gates Rank #3,229

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Gates more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Gates mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Madison and Gates boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.