Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Madeline Rank #87

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #87 for Madeline.

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

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Madeline more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Madeline at #87 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Madeline mean?

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

Are Charlotte and Madeline boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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