Wilson vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Wilson Rank #645

Madden Rank #690

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Wilson or Madden more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Madden mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wilson and Madden boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.