Edan vs Madison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edan

Boy #3,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, flame"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Hebrew/Jewish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,149
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Edan Rank #3,149
Madison Rank #46

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #3149 for Edan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edan ___

  • Edan James
  • Edan Cole
  • Edan River
  • Edan Finn
  • Edan Grey
  • Edan Scott

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 Edan

Caden Aidan Brennan Lena Nora

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edan or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Edan at #3149 in the United States.

What do Edan and Madison mean?

Edan means "little fire, flame" (Irish Gaelic origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Edan and Madison boy or girl names?

Edan is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a girl name.

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