Adelaide vs Madeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adelaide

Girl #271 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #271
Total SSA Count: 1,158
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Ada Della Addie Pauline

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Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #87
Total SSA Count: 2,907
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Ada Matilda Adelaide Adeline

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Popularity Comparison

Adelaide Rank #271

Madeline Rank #87

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #271 for Adelaide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelaide or Madeline more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Adelaide at #271 in the United States.

What do Adelaide and Madeline mean?

Adelaide means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Old High German origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Adelaide and Madeline boy or girl names?

Adelaide is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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