Erickson vs Madison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erickson

Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,351
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eric, Rick, Ricky

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Erickson Rank #3,351
Madison Rank #46

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #3351 for Erickson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erickson ___

  • Erickson James
  • Erickson Lee
  • Erickson Cole
  • Erickson Grant
  • Erickson Chase
  • Erickson Wade

Madison ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Harrison Emerson Anderson Leif Ingrid

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erickson or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Erickson at #3351 in the United States.

What do Erickson and Madison mean?

Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Erickson and Madison boy or girl names?

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

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