US Popularity Rank: 96

Origin: British

Meaning: Son of Matthew; Son of Maud

The gender-neutral British name Madison means “son of Matthew” or "son of Maud." Not too long ago, Madison was in play as one of the top 5 most popular girls' names in the country. While still widely used, it has dropped. It is a surname, a place name, and a presidential name with appealing nicknames like Maddy or Maddie. As a name for cities and streets around the country, it still surpasses London, Paris, or Brooklyn in popularity, but with the added benefit of being that bit more unique.