Charlotte vs Madelis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madelis

Girl #4,559 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala (tower)"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal via Greek Magdalene

Cultural Roots

Estonian Latvian Baltic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,559
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi, Mads, Elise

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Madelis Rank #4,559

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4559 for Madelis.

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

Madelis ___

  • Madelis Karin
  • Madelis Helvi
  • Madelis Anna
  • Madelis Marie
  • Madelis Leena
  • Madelis Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Madelis

Liisa Moonika Kaarel Sigrid Reet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Madelis more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Madelis at #4559 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Madelis mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Madelis means "woman from Magdala (tower)" (Hebrew Migdal via Greek Magdalene origin).

Are Charlotte and Madelis boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Madelis is primarily a girl name.

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