Liam 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
Full profile for Madison →

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Madison Rank #46

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #46 for Madison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Madison ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Madison more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Liam and Madison mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Liam and Madison boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Madison vs Liam Liam vs River Liam vs Alejandro Liam vs Bentley Liam vs Ezekiel
← Full profile: Liam ← Full profile: Madison Browse all baby names