Madison vs Hal

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 #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Madison Rank #3,305

Hal Rank #3,485

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Madison or Hal more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Madison and Hal mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Madison and Hal boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.