Wake vs Madsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Mads (Matthew)"

Origin: Danish

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Wake Rank #5,833

Madsen Rank #5,685

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 vs #5833 for Wake.

Is Wake or Madsen more popular?

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Wake and Madsen mean?

Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin). Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin).

Are Wake and Madsen boy or girl names?

Wake is primarily a boy name. Madsen is primarily a boy name.