Amelia vs Madelyne

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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Madelyne

Girl #1,836 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala (tower)"

Origin: Hebrew (Migdal)

Cultural Roots

French English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,836
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Lynne

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Madelyne Rank #1,836

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1836 for Madelyne.

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

Madelyne ___

  • Madelyne Rose
  • Madelyne Grace
  • Madelyne Claire
  • Madelyne Anne
  • Madelyne Louise
  • Madelyne June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madelyne

Sebastian Vivienne Edmund Cecile Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Madelyne more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madelyne at #1836 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Madelyne mean?

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

Are Amelia and Madelyne boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Madelyne is primarily a girl name.

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