Madison vs Sheppard

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 #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Madison Rank #3,305

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 vs #3338 for Sheppard.

Is Madison or Sheppard more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 compared to Sheppard at #3338 in the United States.

What do Madison and Sheppard mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Madison and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.