Joy vs Maddison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joy

Girl #442 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"happiness, delight, rejoicing"

Origin: Old French (joie) via Latin (gaudia)

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#442
Total SSA Count
702
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Maddison

Girl #487 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Matthew, gift of God"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#487
Total SSA Count
627
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maddie, Madds, Madi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Joy Rank #442
Maddison Rank #487

Joy is more popular, ranked #442 vs #487 for Maddison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joy ___

  • Joy Anne
  • Joy Marie
  • Joy Elizabeth
  • Joy Louise
  • Joy Grace
  • Joy Elise

Maddison ___

  • Maddison Grace
  • Maddison Rose
  • Maddison Claire
  • Maddison Lynn
  • Maddison Faith
  • Maddison Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Joy

Hope Grace Faith Blythe Henry

If you choose Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joy or Maddison more popular?

Joy is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Maddison at #487 in the United States.

What do Joy and Maddison mean?

Joy means "happiness, delight, rejoicing" (Old French (joie) via Latin (gaudia) origin). Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin).

Are Joy and Maddison boy or girl names?

Joy is primarily a girl name. Maddison is primarily a girl name.

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