Madison vs Reese

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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Reese

Girl #190 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fire"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#190
Total SSA Count
1,589
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Reese Rank #190

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #190 for Reese.

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

Reese ___

  • Reese Ann
  • Reese Marie
  • Reese Lynn
  • Reese Grace
  • Reese Elaine
  • Reese Joelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Reese

Blake Quinn Sage Brooke Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Reese more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Reese at #190 in the United States.

What do Madison and Reese mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fire" (Welsh origin).

Are Madison and Reese boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a girl name. Reese is primarily a girl name.

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