Addilyn vs Madalyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madalyn

Girl #932 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala, high tower"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#932
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mads

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Addilyn Rank #773
Madalyn Rank #932

Addilyn is more popular, ranked #773 vs #932 for Madalyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addilyn ___

  • Addilyn Rose
  • Addilyn Grace
  • Addilyn Mae
  • Addilyn Claire
  • Addilyn Jane
  • Addilyn Faith

Madalyn ___

  • Madalyn Rose
  • Madalyn Grace
  • Madalyn Anne
  • Madalyn Claire
  • Madalyn Joy
  • Madalyn Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addilyn

Brecken Emmalyn Avery Hadley Brayden

If you choose Madalyn

Eleanor Charlotte Oliver Henry Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addilyn or Madalyn more popular?

Addilyn is more popular, ranked #773 compared to Madalyn at #932 in the United States.

What do Addilyn and Madalyn mean?

Addilyn means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Madalyn means "woman from Magdala, high tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Addilyn and Madalyn boy or girl names?

Addilyn is primarily a girl name. Madalyn is primarily a girl name.

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