Madison vs Oliver

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

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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Madison and Oliver mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Madison and Oliver boy or girl names?

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

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