Madsen vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madsen

Boy #5,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Mads (Matthew)"

Origin: Danish

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Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Madsen Rank #5,685

Rue Rank #5,520

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 vs #5685 for Madsen.

Is Madsen or Rue more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 compared to Madsen at #5685 in the United States.

What do Madsen and Rue mean?

Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Madsen and Rue boy or girl names?

Madsen is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.