Adeline vs Madeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adeline

Girl #58 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #58
Total SSA Count: 3,723
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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Ada Josephine Della Addie

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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

Adeline Rank #58

Madeline Rank #87

Adeline is more popular, ranked #58 vs #87 for Madeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adeline or Madeline more popular?

Adeline is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Madeline at #87 in the United States.

What do Adeline and Madeline mean?

Adeline means "noble, nobility, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Adeline and Madeline boy or girl names?

Adeline is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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