Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English Pronounced Pron. MAD-i-sən [key·IPA] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Means "son of MAUD". A famous bearer of this surname was the fourth American president James Madison (1751-1836). Related NamesDetails VariantsMaddison, MouldGiven Name DescendantsMaddison, Madison, Madisyn, Madyson(English) Categories American presidential surnames, Hamilton characters, matronymics Entry updated November 16, 2019
