Josephine vs Madelaine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josephine

Girl #56 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"may God add children"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #5,230 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Magdala, tower"

Origin: Hebrew

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Josephine Rank #56

Madelaine Rank #5,230

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 vs #5230 for Madelaine.

Is Josephine or Madelaine more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Madelaine at #5230 in the United States.

What do Josephine and Madelaine mean?

Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin). Madelaine means "woman from Magdala, tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Josephine and Madelaine boy or girl names?

Josephine is primarily a girl name. Madelaine is primarily a girl name.