Madison vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Madison Rank #3,305

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Major mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Madison and Major boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.