The baby name Madsen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAD-sən (English: /ˈmæd.sən/; Danish: /ˈmæsən/).
Madsen is Danish, Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Madsen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAD-sən (English: /ˈmæd.sən/; Danish: /ˈmæsən/).
Madsen is Danish, Scandinavian in Origin.
Madsen is a Scandinavian patronymic name from Danish and Norwegian, literally meaning "son of Mads." Mads itself is the Danish/Norwegian form of Matthew or Matthias, from Hebrew Matityahu, "gift of God." As a surname, Madsen has been widespread in Denmark for centuries, reflecting the Nordic tradition of fixed family names formed from a father's given name plus -sen.
As a given name, Madsen has emerged more recently, especially in English-speaking countries embracing the surname-as-first-name style; it reads tailored and modern while retaining Nordic heritage. The name is typically masculine but sometimes used unisex. Spelling variants and Americanized forms include Madson; close cognates include Matson and Mattson/Matsson, derived from Swedish Mats. Related given names are Mads, Mats, Mathis, Matthias, and Matthew. Many parents appreciate Madsen for linking familial lineage ("son of Mads") with the enduring meaning "gift of God."
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT | Boys | 0 | #33 | 2 | 903 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #695 | 6 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #877 | 16 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2011 | #920 | 5 | 9,736 |
Madsen is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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