Madisson
English (Modern) · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Madisson
Madisson is a feminine spelling variant of Madison, which originated as a English surname meaning "son of Maud" or "son of Matthew," derived from the Old English patronymic suffix "-son" combined with a given name.
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Etymology
Madisson is a feminine spelling variant of Madison, which originated as a English surname meaning "son of Maud" or "son of Matthew," derived from the Old English patronymic suffix "-son" combined with a given name. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian-majority societies, with its popularity as a given name surging in the United States from the 1980s onward, particularly following the 1984 film "Splash."
Madisson currently ranks #319 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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