Addeline vs Madelaine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Addeline

Girl #5,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, noble kind"

Origin: Germanic (adal)

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,101
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Addie, Ada, Addie-line

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Madelaine

Girl #5,230 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala, tower"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,230
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddie, Laine

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Addeline Rank #5,101
Madelaine Rank #5,230

Addeline is more popular, ranked #5101 vs #5230 for Madelaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addeline ___

  • Addeline Rose
  • Addeline Grace
  • Addeline Mae
  • Addeline Claire
  • Addeline Elizabeth
  • Addeline Jane

Madelaine ___

  • Madelaine Rose
  • Madelaine Claire
  • Madelaine Grace
  • Madelaine Jane
  • Madelaine Louise
  • Madelaine Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addeline

Evangeline Rosalind Charlotte Emmett Oliver

If you choose Madelaine

Eloise Clementine Josephine Sebastian Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addeline or Madelaine more popular?

Addeline is more popular, ranked #5101 compared to Madelaine at #5230 in the United States.

What do Addeline and Madelaine mean?

Addeline means "noble, noble kind" (Germanic (adal) origin). Madelaine means "woman from Magdala, tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Addeline and Madelaine boy or girl names?

Addeline is primarily a girl name. Madelaine is primarily a girl name.

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