Fredrik vs Madsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrik

Boy #5,717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,717
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie

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Madsen

Boy #5,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Mads (Matthew)"

Origin: Danish

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,685
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mads

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fredrik Rank #5,717
Madsen Rank #5,685

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 vs #5717 for Fredrik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fredrik ___

  • Fredrik Wilhelm
  • Fredrik Erik
  • Fredrik Johan
  • Fredrik Carl
  • Fredrik August
  • Fredrik Anders

Madsen ___

  • Madsen James
  • Madsen Cole
  • Madsen Finn
  • Madsen Erik
  • Madsen Lars
  • Madsen Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredrik

Gustav Oskar Emil Elsa Astrid

If you choose Madsen

Lars Soren Axel Ingrid Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrik or Madsen more popular?

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 compared to Fredrik at #5717 in the United States.

What do Fredrik and Madsen mean?

Fredrik means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin).

Are Fredrik and Madsen boy or girl names?

Fredrik is primarily a boy name. Madsen is primarily a boy name.

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