Amelia vs Madelynn

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Madelynn

Girl #514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Magdala (high tower)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#514
Total SSA Count
595
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Madelynn Rank #514

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #514 for Madelynn.

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

Madelynn ___

  • Madelynn Rose
  • Madelynn Grace
  • Madelynn Claire
  • Madelynn Jane
  • Madelynn Elizabeth
  • Madelynn Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madelynn

Charlotte Eleanor Olivia Henry James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Madelynn more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Madelynn at #514 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Madelynn mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Madelynn means "from Magdala (high tower)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Madelynn boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Madelynn is primarily a girl name.

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