Madison vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Madison Rank #3,305

Ward Rank #3,309

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Madison or Ward more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Madison and Ward mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Madison and Ward boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.