Charlotte vs Madison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madison

Girl #46 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Maud, son of Matthew"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
4,563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Madi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Madison Rank #46

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #46 for Madison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Madison more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Madison mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Charlotte and Madison boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Madison is primarily a girl name.

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