Madsen vs Zebediah

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
Zebediah Rank #5,750

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 vs #5750 for Zebediah.

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

Zebediah ___

  • Zebediah Cole
  • Zebediah James
  • Zebediah Thomas
  • Zebediah Reed
  • Zebediah Grant
  • Zebediah Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madsen

Lars Soren Axel Ingrid Freya

If you choose Zebediah

Elijah Ezekiel Delilah Jebediah Malachi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madsen or Zebediah more popular?

Madsen is more popular, ranked #5685 compared to Zebediah at #5750 in the United States.

What do Madsen and Zebediah mean?

Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin). Zebediah means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Madsen and Zebediah boy or girl names?

Madsen is primarily a boy name. Zebediah is primarily a boy name.

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