Charlotte vs Magdalena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Czech Slovak German Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#836
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Magda, Lena, Maggie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Magdalena Rank #836

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #836 for Magdalena.

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

Magdalena ___

  • Magdalena Sofia
  • Magdalena Elena
  • Magdalena Rose
  • Magdalena Victoria
  • Magdalena Clara
  • Magdalena Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Magdalena

Sebastiana Catalina Rafael Sebastian Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Magdalena more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Magdalena mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Charlotte and Magdalena boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Magdalena is primarily a girl name.

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