Amelia vs Madyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Madyson

Girl #2,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Maud (Matthew/Matilda)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,616
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Maddi

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Madyson Rank #2,616

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2616 for Madyson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Madyson ___

  • Madyson Grace
  • Madyson Rose
  • Madyson Lee
  • Madyson Marie
  • Madyson Jo
  • Madyson Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madyson

Aiden Brayden Olivia Addison Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Madyson more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madyson at #2616 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Madyson mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Madyson means "son of Maud (Matthew/Matilda)" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Madyson boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Madyson is primarily a girl name.

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