Madison vs Walden

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 #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

English American German

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Madison Rank #3,305

Walden Rank #3,210

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Walden more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Walden mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin).

Are Madison and Walden boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Walden is primarily a boy name.