Charlotte vs Madeleine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeleine

Girl #437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
707
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Madeleine Rank #437

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #437 for Madeleine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Madeleine ___

  • Madeleine Rose
  • Madeleine Claire
  • Madeleine Anne
  • Madeleine Louise
  • Madeleine Grace
  • Madeleine Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Madeleine more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Madeleine at #437 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Madeleine mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.

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