Celine vs Madeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Celine

Girl #227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Canadian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#227
Total SSA Count
1,347
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Celi, Line

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Celine Rank #227
Madeline Rank #87

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #227 for Celine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Celine ___

  • Celine Marie
  • Celine Anne
  • Celine Louise
  • Celine Claire
  • Celine Renee
  • Celine Elise

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 Celine

Amélie Isabelle Marcel Henri Margaux

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Celine or Madeline more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Celine at #227 in the United States.

What do Celine and Madeline mean?

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

Are Celine and Madeline boy or girl names?

Celine is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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