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Madyson

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Pronounced MAD-ih-suhn /ˈmæd.ɪ.sən/Medium

Meaning: Son of MatthewMedium

In 30 seconds: Madyson is a modern respelling of Madison, originally meaning 'son of Matthew.'
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSon of Matthew
U.S. rank (2024)#2616 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,293

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719852024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Madyson reworks Madison, an English surname that began as 'son of Matthew' before becoming a hugely popular girls' name. The 'y' in the middle is a stylistic update rather than a change in meaning. It sits among spellings like Maddison, Madison, Madisson, and Madisyn that all chase the same three-beat sound.

Despite the literal 'son of' origin, the name reads fully as a girls' name today, helped by its bright 'Mad-' opening. The y-spelling gives Madyson a slightly more individual look than the standard form.

Did you know? Madyson is a spelling variant of Madison, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'son of Matthew ' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Madyson — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

MaddisonMadisonMadissonMadisyn

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Madison— The standard spelling and surname source carrying the 'son of Matthew' meaning.
Madisyn— Listed variation, another y-spelling of the same name.
Maddison— Listed variation with a doubled d and the same sound.
Madisson— Listed variation, a double-s take on Madison.
Addison— A fellow '-son' surname turned girls' name with the same rhythm.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Madyson mean?

Madyson is usually explained as meaning 'son of Matthew ' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Madyson?

It's commonly said MAD-ih-suhn /ˈmæd.ɪ.sən/.

Is Madyson a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Madyson is used as a girl name.

How popular is Madyson?

In 2024, Madyson ranked #2616 in the U.S. for girls, with 67 births recorded.