Hazel 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

Hazel Rank #19
Madison Rank #46

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #46 for Madison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hazel ___

  • Hazel Grace
  • Hazel Mae
  • Hazel Rose
  • Hazel Claire
  • Hazel Jean
  • Hazel Faye

Madison ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hazel

Violet Jasper Iris Arlo Pearl

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Madison more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Madison mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Hazel and Madison boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Madison is primarily a girl name.

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