Maddison vs Maggie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Maggie

Girl #299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#299
Total SSA Count
1,051
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mags

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maddison Rank #487
Maggie Rank #299

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 vs #487 for Maddison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddison ___

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

Maggie ___

  • Maggie Rose
  • Maggie Grace
  • Maggie Jane
  • Maggie Lee
  • Maggie Mae
  • Maggie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

If you choose Maggie

Millie Nellie Lottie Archie Teddy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddison or Maggie more popular?

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 compared to Maddison at #487 in the United States.

What do Maddison and Maggie mean?

Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin). Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Maddison and Maggie boy or girl names?

Maddison is primarily a girl name. Maggie is primarily a girl name.

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