Boy Name
Madden
Madden means “Dog”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Madden? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Dog", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Madonna.
Madden meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dog
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Madden as M·A·D·D·E·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Madden is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Madden variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Maddena, Maddene, Maddeny, Madde.
- Nicknames: Mad and M.
- Middle names: Pair Madden with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Madden middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Madonna, Maudine, Marven, Marten, Maureen — full picks on the sibling names for Madden guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Madden? Browse our names like Madden guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Madden
What does the name Madden mean?
Madden means "Dog". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Madden is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Madden?
The exact origin of Madden is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Madden?
Madden has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Madden a boy's or girl's name?
Madden is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Madden in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Madden sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Madden?
Names that share Madden's sound and style include Madonna, Maudine, Marven, Marten, Maureen.
What middle names pair well with Madden?
Good middle-name fits for Madden pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Madden is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Madden is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Madden?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Madden share its rhythm without rhyming — Madonna, Maudine, Marven all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.