Bernadette vs Magdalene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernadette

Girl #1,246 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic via French

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Girl #1,415 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"from Magdala, tower"

Origin: Aramaic/Hebrew

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Bernadette Rank #1,246

Magdalene Rank #1,415

Bernadette is more popular, ranked #1246 vs #1415 for Magdalene.

Is Bernadette or Magdalene more popular?

Bernadette is more popular, ranked #1246 compared to Magdalene at #1415 in the United States.

What do Bernadette and Magdalene mean?

Bernadette means "brave as a bear" (Germanic via French origin). Magdalene means "from Magdala, tower" (Aramaic/Hebrew origin).

Are Bernadette and Magdalene boy or girl names?

Bernadette is primarily a girl name. Magdalene is primarily a girl name.