Madison vs Selena

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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Selena

Girl #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#245
Total SSA Count
1,289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Lena

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Selena Rank #245

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #245 for Selena.

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

Selena ___

  • Selena Rose
  • Selena Marie
  • Selena Grace
  • Selena Nicole
  • Selena Victoria
  • Selena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Selena

Elena Natalia Adrian Marco Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Selena more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Selena at #245 in the United States.

What do Madison and Selena mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Selena means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Madison and Selena boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a girl name. Selena is primarily a girl name.

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