Nathan vs Madison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

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Nathan Rank #62

Madison Rank #3,305

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Nathan or Madison more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Madison mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Nathan and Madison boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.