Madsen vs Tycho

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
Tycho Rank #5,810

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 vs #5810 for Tycho.

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

Tycho ___

  • Tycho James
  • Tycho Alexander
  • Tycho William
  • Tycho Edmund
  • Tycho Finn
  • Tycho Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Tycho

Kepler Lyra Cassian Orion Calliope

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madsen or Tycho more popular?

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 compared to Tycho at #5810 in the United States.

What do Madsen and Tycho mean?

Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin). Tycho means "hitting the mark, fortunate" (Greek origin).

Are Madsen and Tycho boy or girl names?

Madsen is primarily a boy name. Tycho is primarily a boy name.

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