Magdalena vs Josephine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

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Girl #56 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"may God add children"

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Magdalena Rank #836

Josephine Rank #56

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Is Magdalena or Josephine more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Magdalena and Josephine mean?

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

Are Magdalena and Josephine boy or girl names?

Magdalena is primarily a girl name. Josephine is primarily a girl name.