Madison vs Rose

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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Rose

Girl #115 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"type of red or pink flowering plant"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Italian German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#115
Total SSA Count
2,376
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rosie, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Rose Rank #115

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #115 for Rose.

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

Rose ___

  • Rose Marie
  • Rose Eleanor
  • Rose Beatrice
  • Rose Josephine
  • Rose Amelia
  • Rose Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Rose

Violet Lily George Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Rose more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Rose at #115 in the United States.

What do Madison and Rose mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Rose means "type of red or pink flowering plant" (Germanic origin).

Are Madison and Rose boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a girl name. Rose is primarily a girl name.

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