Madden

Meaning of Madden

It means "little dog" or "small dog". It can also mean "descendant of Madadhán".

Madden has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Madden

Madden is climbing again, up to #676 in 2025 from #687 in 2024 after peaking at #544 in 2011.

Notable people named Madden

• John Madden
  Hall of Fame NFL coach
• Benji Madden
  Musician in Good Charlotte
• Joel Madden
  Musician in Good Charlotte
• Madden NFL
  Popular sports video game
• Richard Madden
  Actor, Game of Thrones

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Questions about the name Madden

What does the name Madden mean?

Madden means it means "little dog" or "small dog". it can also mean "descendant of madadhán", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Madden a boy's or a girl's name?

Madden is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Madden?

In 2025, Madden ranked #676 for boys, up from #687 the year before.

When was Madden most popular?

Madden peaked at #544 in 2011.