Liam vs Madsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

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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

Liam Rank #1
Madsen Rank #5,685

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5685 for Madsen.

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

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madsen

Lars Soren Axel Ingrid Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Madsen more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Madsen at #5685 in the United States.

What do Liam and Madsen mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin).

Are Liam and Madsen boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Madsen is primarily a boy name.

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