Josephine vs Madeleine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josephine

Girl #56 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"may God add children"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

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Josephine Rank #56

Madeleine Rank #437

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 vs #437 for Madeleine.

Is Josephine or Madeleine more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Madeleine at #437 in the United States.

What do Josephine and Madeleine mean?

Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Josephine and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Josephine is primarily a girl name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.