Nelson vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Nelson Rank #778

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Madden mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nelson and Madden boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.