Madison vs Olson

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 #3,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancestors relic, heir"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Madison Rank #3,305

Olson Rank #3,270

Olson is more popular, ranked #3270 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Olson more popular?

Olson is more popular, ranked #3270 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Olson mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Olson means "ancestors relic, heir" (Old Norse origin).

Are Madison and Olson boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Olson is primarily a boy name.