Celeste vs Madeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
2,907
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddi, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Celeste Rank #198
Madeline Rank #87

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #198 for Celeste.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celeste ___

  • Celeste Marie
  • Celeste Rose
  • Celeste June
  • Celeste Eloise
  • Celeste Anne
  • Celeste Louise

Madeline ___

  • Madeline Rose
  • Madeline Grace
  • Madeline Claire
  • Madeline Elise
  • Madeline Jane
  • Madeline Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Celeste

Violet Iris Aurora Sebastian Felix

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celeste or Madeline more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Celeste at #198 in the United States.

What do Celeste and Madeline mean?

Celeste means "heavenly, of the sky" (Latin origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Celeste and Madeline boy or girl names?

Celeste is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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