Madsen vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madsen

Boy #5,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Mads (Matthew)"

Origin: Danish

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,685
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mads

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Madsen Rank #5,685
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5685 for Madsen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madsen ___

  • Madsen James
  • Madsen Cole
  • Madsen Finn
  • Madsen Erik
  • Madsen Lars
  • Madsen Kai

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madsen

Lars Soren Axel Ingrid Freya

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madsen or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Madsen at #5685 in the United States.

What do Madsen and Olivia mean?

Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Madsen and Olivia boy or girl names?

Madsen is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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