Madison has long fallen out of favor as a boy name, as the popularity of Madison as a girl name skyrocketed. Even the meaning is outdated—"Son of Maud" (who is this Maud? And is anyone even named Maud anymore?). This is one that's probably better left off your list of boy name contenders. But then again, everything old becomes new again, so who knows?
Popularity:
How popular is Madison? Here's how many babies were named Madison over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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