Madison vs Wave

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 #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Madison Rank #3,305

Wave Rank #3,245

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Wave more popular?

Wave is more popular, ranked #3245 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Wave mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Madison and Wave boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.