Madsen vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Madsen Rank #5,685
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madsen or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Madsen at #5685 in the United States.

What do Madsen and Theodore mean?

Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Madsen and Theodore boy or girl names?

Madsen is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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