Walt vs Madison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walt

Boy #3,415 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"army ruler, commander"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

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Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

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Walt Rank #3,415

Madison Rank #3,305

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 vs #3415 for Walt.

Is Walt or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 compared to Walt at #3415 in the United States.

What do Walt and Madison mean?

Walt means "army ruler, commander" (Germanic origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Walt and Madison boy or girl names?

Walt is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.