Amelia vs Madelaine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Madelaine Rank #5,230

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5230 for Madelaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madelaine

Eloise Clementine Josephine Sebastian Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Madelaine more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madelaine at #5230 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Madelaine mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Madelaine means "woman from Magdala, tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Madelaine boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Madelaine is primarily a girl name.

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