Berkeley vs Madelyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madelyn

Girl #65 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high tower, elevated"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#65
Total SSA Count
3,364
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Berkeley Rank #2,383
Madelyn Rank #65

Madelyn is more popular, ranked #65 vs #2383 for Berkeley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berkeley ___

  • Berkeley Rose
  • Berkeley Grace
  • Berkeley Ann
  • Berkeley Marie
  • Berkeley Jane
  • Berkeley Claire

Madelyn ___

  • Madelyn Rose
  • Madelyn Grace
  • Madelyn Claire
  • Madelyn Anne
  • Madelyn Elizabeth
  • Madelyn Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berkeley

Hadley Avery Spencer Chandler Finley

If you choose Madelyn

Sophie Charlotte Benjamin Elijah Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkeley or Madelyn more popular?

Madelyn is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Berkeley at #2383 in the United States.

What do Berkeley and Madelyn mean?

Berkeley means "birch wood clearing" (Old English origin). Madelyn means "high tower, elevated" (Greek origin).

Are Berkeley and Madelyn boy or girl names?

Berkeley is primarily a girl name. Madelyn is primarily a girl name.

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