Madison vs Talen

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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Talen

Boy #3,497 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"talon, claw of a bird of prey"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,497
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Talen Rank #3,497

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #3497 for Talen.

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

Talen ___

  • Talen James
  • Talen Cole
  • Talen Reid
  • Talen Blake
  • Talen Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Talen

Brynn Jaxon Rylee Zane Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Talen more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Talen at #3497 in the United States.

What do Madison and Talen mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Talen means "talon, claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin).

Are Madison and Talen boy or girl names?

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

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