Madison vs Noah

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
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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #46 for Madison.

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Madison and Noah mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Madison and Noah boy or girl names?

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

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