Clarisse vs Madelaine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madelaine

Girl #5,230 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala, tower"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,230
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddie, Laine

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clarisse Rank #5,094
Madelaine Rank #5,230

Clarisse is more popular, ranked #5094 vs #5230 for Madelaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarisse ___

  • Clarisse Marie
  • Clarisse Sophie
  • Clarisse Anne
  • Clarisse Louise
  • Clarisse Elise
  • Clarisse Renee

Madelaine ___

  • Madelaine Rose
  • Madelaine Claire
  • Madelaine Grace
  • Madelaine Jane
  • Madelaine Louise
  • Madelaine Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clarisse

Berenice Celestine Amelie Lucien Raphael

If you choose Madelaine

Eloise Clementine Josephine Sebastian Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarisse or Madelaine more popular?

Clarisse is more popular, ranked #5094 compared to Madelaine at #5230 in the United States.

What do Clarisse and Madelaine mean?

Clarisse means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Madelaine means "woman from Magdala, tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarisse and Madelaine boy or girl names?

Clarisse is primarily a girl name. Madelaine is primarily a girl name.

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