Ward vs Madison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

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Ward Rank #3,309

Madison Rank #3,305

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ward or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #3305 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Madison mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin).

Are Ward and Madison boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a boy name.