Madison vs Melody

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

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Melody

Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
2,771
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Melody Rank #91

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #91 for Melody.

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

Melody ___

  • Melody Grace
  • Melody Rose
  • Melody Jean
  • Melody Anne
  • Melody Claire
  • Melody Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Melody

Harmony Aria Lyric Chloe Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Melody more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Melody at #91 in the United States.

What do Madison and Melody mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Madison and Melody boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.

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