Madison vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Madison Rank #46
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Madison and Theodore mean?

Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Madison and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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