Anne vs Magdalena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anne

Girl #650 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#650
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann

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Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Czech Slovak German Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#836
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Magda, Lena, Maggie

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Popularity Comparison

Anne Rank #650
Magdalena Rank #836

Anne is more popular, ranked #650 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anne ___

  • Anne Marie
  • Anne Elizabeth
  • Anne Louise
  • Anne Catherine
  • Anne Margaret
  • Anne Victoria

Magdalena ___

  • Magdalena Sofia
  • Magdalena Elena
  • Magdalena Rose
  • Magdalena Victoria
  • Magdalena Clara
  • Magdalena Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anne

Charles Henry Margaret Eleanor George

If you choose Magdalena

Sebastiana Catalina Rafael Sebastian Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anne or Magdalena more popular?

Anne is more popular, ranked #650 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Anne and Magdalena mean?

Anne means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Anne and Magdalena boy or girl names?

Anne is primarily a girl name. Magdalena is primarily a girl name.

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