Maddison vs Margo

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

Margo

Girl #544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French English Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
555
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maggie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maddison Rank #487
Margo Rank #544

Maddison is more popular, ranked #487 vs #544 for Margo.

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

Margo ___

  • Margo Rose
  • Margo Louise
  • Margo Claire
  • Margo Josephine
  • Margo Elise
  • Margo Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

If you choose Margo

Hugo Cleo Felix Iris Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddison or Margo more popular?

Maddison is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Margo at #544 in the United States.

What do Maddison and Margo mean?

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

Are Maddison and Margo boy or girl names?

Maddison is primarily a girl name. Margo is primarily a girl name.

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