Berlyn vs Maddelyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berlyn

Girl #5,936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Berlin; swamp, marsh (Slavic root of Berlin)"

Origin: Slavic via German

Cultural Roots

American English-speaking (contemporary)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,936
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Berly, Lyn, Bea

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maddelyn

Girl #6,047 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew-Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,047
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Berlyn Rank #5,936
Maddelyn Rank #6,047

Berlyn is more popular, ranked #5936 vs #6047 for Maddelyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berlyn ___

  • Berlyn Grace
  • Berlyn Mae
  • Berlyn Rose
  • Berlyn Jade
  • Berlyn Skye
  • Berlyn Quinn

Maddelyn ___

  • Maddelyn Rose
  • Maddelyn Grace
  • Maddelyn Claire
  • Maddelyn Anne
  • Maddelyn Jane
  • Maddelyn Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berlyn

Brooklyn London Phoenix Lennon Sloane

If you choose Maddelyn

Lily Charlotte Oliver Henry Eleanor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlyn or Maddelyn more popular?

Berlyn is more popular, ranked #5936 compared to Maddelyn at #6047 in the United States.

What do Berlyn and Maddelyn mean?

Berlyn means "from Berlin; swamp, marsh (Slavic root of Berlin)" (Slavic via German origin). Maddelyn means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew-Aramaic origin).

Are Berlyn and Maddelyn boy or girl names?

Berlyn is primarily a girl name. Maddelyn is primarily a girl name.

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