Grey vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grey Rank #878
Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #878 for Grey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grey ___

  • Grey James
  • Grey William
  • Grey Alexander
  • Grey Thomas
  • Grey Michael
  • Grey Elliot

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grey

Sloane River Sage Quinn Blaire

If you choose Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grey or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Madden mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Grey and Madden boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.

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