Lucy 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

Lucy Rank #34
Madison Rank #46

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 vs #46 for Madison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucy ___

  • Lucy Grace
  • Lucy Mae
  • Lucy Jane
  • Lucy Rose
  • Lucy Claire
  • Lucy Elizabeth

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 Lucy

Edmund Peter Susan Henry Ellie

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucy or Madison more popular?

Lucy is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Lucy and Madison mean?

Lucy means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Lucy and Madison boy or girl names?

Lucy is primarily a girl name. Madison is primarily a girl name.

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