Amelia vs Madeleine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Madeleine Rank #437

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #437 for Madeleine.

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

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Madeleine more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madeleine at #437 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Madeleine mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.

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