Walden vs Madison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walden

Boy #3,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller in the forest"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

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Walden Rank #3,210

Madison Rank #3,305

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Walden or Madison more popular?

Walden is more popular, ranked #3210 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Walden and Madison mean?

Walden means "dweller in the forest" (Old English origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Walden and Madison boy or girl names?

Walden is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.