Amber vs Madeleine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amber

Girl #541 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ambergris, waxy substance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#541
Total SSA Count
558
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amb

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Madeleine

Girl #437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
707
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Ellie

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Popularity Comparison

Amber Rank #541
Madeleine Rank #437

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 vs #541 for Amber.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amber ___

  • Amber Rose
  • Amber Lynn
  • Amber Marie
  • Amber Grace
  • Amber Nicole
  • Amber Lee

Madeleine ___

  • Madeleine Rose
  • Madeleine Claire
  • Madeleine Anne
  • Madeleine Louise
  • Madeleine Grace
  • Madeleine Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amber

Crystal Jade Opal Chase Devon

If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amber or Madeleine more popular?

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Amber at #541 in the United States.

What do Amber and Madeleine mean?

Amber means "ambergris, waxy substance" (Arabic origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Amber and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Amber is primarily a girl name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.

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