Madison vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Madison and Olivia mean?

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

Are Madison and Olivia boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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