Castro vs Madaleno

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Castro

Boy #17,549 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"castle, fortress"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,549
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas, Caz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Castro Rank #17,549
Madaleno Rank #17,408

Madaleno is more popular, ranked #17408 vs #17549 for Castro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Castro ___

  • Castro Luis
  • Castro Miguel
  • Castro Antonio
  • Castro Rafael
  • Castro Emilio

Madaleno ___

  • Madaleno Jose
  • Madaleno Luis
  • Madaleno Antonio
  • Madaleno Carlos
  • Madaleno Ramon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Castro

Diego Mateo Isabella Valentina

If you choose Madaleno

Catalino Aureliano Valentino Celestino Serafino

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castro or Madaleno more popular?

Madaleno is more popular, ranked #17408 compared to Castro at #17549 in the United States.

What do Castro and Madaleno mean?

Castro means "castle, fortress" (Latin origin). Madaleno means "from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal origin).

Are Castro and Madaleno boy or girl names?

Castro is primarily a boy name. Madaleno is primarily a boy name.

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