Madeline vs Adeline

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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Adeline

Girl #58 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #58
Total SSA Count: 3,723
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Madeline Rank #87

Adeline Rank #58

Adeline is more popular, ranked #58 vs #87 for Madeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeline or Adeline more popular?

Adeline is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Madeline at #87 in the United States.

What do Madeline and Adeline mean?

Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin). Adeline means "noble, nobility, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Madeline and Adeline boy or girl names?

Madeline is primarily a girl name. Adeline is primarily a girl name.

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