Charlotte vs Magdalene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalene

Girl #1,415 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from Magdala, tower"

Origin: Aramaic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian European English German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,415
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maggie, Maddie, Lena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Magdalene Rank #1,415

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1415 for Magdalene.

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

Magdalene ___

  • Magdalene Rose
  • Magdalene Claire
  • Magdalene Grace
  • Magdalene Ann
  • Magdalene Frances
  • Magdalene Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Magdalene

Josephine Miriam Beatrice Cecilia Evangeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Magdalene more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Magdalene at #1415 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Magdalene mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Magdalene means "from Magdala, tower" (Aramaic/Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Magdalene boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Magdalene is primarily a girl name.

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