Madison vs Ken

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 #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Madison Rank #3,305

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Ken mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Madison and Ken boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.