Amelia vs Madeline

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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Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
2,907
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddi, Maddie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Madeline Rank #87

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #87 for Madeline.

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

Madeline ___

  • Madeline Rose
  • Madeline Grace
  • Madeline Claire
  • Madeline Elise
  • Madeline Jane
  • Madeline Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Madeline more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madeline at #87 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Madeline mean?

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

Are Amelia and Madeline boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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