Madison vs Layden

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 #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Madison Rank #3,305

Layden Rank #3,272

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Layden more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Layden mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Madison and Layden boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.