Amelia vs Magdalene

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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Magdalene

Girl #1,415 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from Magdala, tower"

Origin: Aramaic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian European English German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,415
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maggie, Maddie, Lena

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Magdalene Rank #1,415

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1415 for Magdalene.

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

Magdalene ___

  • Magdalene Rose
  • Magdalene Claire
  • Magdalene Grace
  • Magdalene Ann
  • Magdalene Frances
  • Magdalene Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Magdalene

Josephine Miriam Beatrice Cecilia Evangeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Magdalene more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Magdalene at #1415 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Magdalene mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Magdalene means "from Magdala, tower" (Aramaic/Hebrew origin).

Are Amelia and Magdalene boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Magdalene is primarily a girl name.

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