Madden vs Tess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madden Rank #690
Tess Rank #1,774

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #1774 for Tess.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

Tess ___

  • Tess Anne
  • Tess Elaine
  • Tess Miriam
  • Tess Jo
  • Tess Louise
  • Tess Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

If you choose Tess

Nora Alice Cecily Arthur Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madden or Tess more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Madden and Tess mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Madden and Tess boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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