Madison vs Maze

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

Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Maze Rank #3,190

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #3190 for Maze.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

Maze ___

  • Maze River
  • Maze Stone
  • Maze Cole
  • Maze Gray
  • Maze Finn
  • Maze Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Maze

Blaze Onyx River Lyric Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Maze more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Maze at #3190 in the United States.

What do Madison and Maze mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Maze means "to bewilder, confuse" (Middle English origin).

Are Madison and Maze boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a girl name. Maze is primarily a boy name.

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