James vs Madsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Madsen Rank #5,685

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5685 for Madsen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Madsen

Lars Soren Axel Ingrid Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Madsen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madsen at #5685 in the United States.

What do James and Madsen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin).

Are James and Madsen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Madsen is primarily a boy name.

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