Madsen vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madsen

Boy #5,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Mads (Matthew)"

Origin: Danish

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

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Madsen Rank #5,685

Yates Rank #5,699

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Madsen or Yates more popular?

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Madsen and Yates mean?

Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Madsen and Yates boy or girl names?

Madsen is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.