Madeline vs Adelaide

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Adelaide

Girl #271 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #271
Total SSA Count: 1,158
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Ada Della Addie Pauline

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Popularity Comparison

Madeline Rank #87

Adelaide Rank #271

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #271 for Adelaide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeline or Adelaide more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Adelaide at #271 in the United States.

What do Madeline and Adelaide mean?

Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin). Adelaide means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Old High German origin).

Are Madeline and Adelaide boy or girl names?

Madeline is primarily a girl name. Adelaide is primarily a girl name.

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