Magdalena vs Leona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

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Girl #488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lioness"

Origin: Latin

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Magdalena Rank #836

Leona Rank #488

Leona is more popular, ranked #488 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Is Magdalena or Leona more popular?

Leona is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Magdalena and Leona mean?

Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin). Leona means "lioness" (Latin origin).

Are Magdalena and Leona boy or girl names?

Magdalena is primarily a girl name. Leona is primarily a girl name.