Arden vs Madisson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#946
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ard, Den

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arden Rank #946
Madisson Rank #1,177

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 vs #1177 for Madisson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arden ___

  • Arden James
  • Arden Cole
  • Arden Lee
  • Arden Thomas
  • Arden Finn
  • Arden Grey

Madisson ___

  • Madisson Grace
  • Madisson Rose
  • Madisson Claire
  • Madisson Mae
  • Madisson Lynn
  • Madisson Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arden or Madisson more popular?

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 compared to Madisson at #1177 in the United States.

What do Arden and Madisson mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Madisson means "son of Maud" (English origin).

Are Arden and Madisson boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Madisson is primarily a girl name.

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