Maddison vs Marlee

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

Marlee

Girl #509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#509
Total SSA Count
602
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mar, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maddison Rank #487
Marlee Rank #509

Maddison is more popular, ranked #487 vs #509 for Marlee.

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

Marlee ___

  • Marlee Grace
  • Marlee Rose
  • Marlee Jane
  • Marlee Ann
  • Marlee Faith
  • Marlee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

If you choose Marlee

Brody Grayson Jaxon Paisley Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddison or Marlee more popular?

Maddison is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Marlee at #509 in the United States.

What do Maddison and Marlee mean?

Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin). Marlee means "pleasant meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Maddison and Marlee boy or girl names?

Maddison is primarily a girl name. Marlee is primarily a girl name.

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