Madeleine vs Ada

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeleine

Girl #437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

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Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

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Madeleine Rank #437

Ada Rank #193

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 vs #437 for Madeleine.

Is Madeleine or Ada more popular?

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 compared to Madeleine at #437 in the United States.

What do Madeleine and Ada mean?

Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Ada means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin).

Are Madeleine and Ada boy or girl names?

Madeleine is primarily a girl name. Ada is primarily a girl name.