Aster vs Maddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aster

Girl #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asty, Star

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Maddy

Girl #2,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,780
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mads

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aster Rank #2,744
Maddy Rank #2,780

Aster is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2780 for Maddy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aster ___

  • Aster Mae
  • Aster June
  • Aster Blue
  • Aster Violet
  • Aster Rose

Maddy ___

  • Maddy Grace
  • Maddy Rose
  • Maddy Claire
  • Maddy Lynn
  • Maddy Mae
  • Maddy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aster

Luna Orion Lyra Jasper Sage

If you choose Maddy

Jake Lily Owen Sophie Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aster or Maddy more popular?

Aster is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Maddy at #2780 in the United States.

What do Aster and Maddy mean?

Aster means "star" (Greek origin). Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are Aster and Maddy boy or girl names?

Aster is primarily a girl name. Maddy is primarily a girl name.

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