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Madsen vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Madsen Rank #5,685
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #5685 for Madsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madsen or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Madsen at #5685 in the United States.

What do Madsen and Edison mean?

Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Madsen and Edison boy or girl names?

Madsen is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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