Clover vs Madeleine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeleine

Girl #437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
707
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clover Rank #618
Madeleine Rank #437

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 vs #618 for Clover.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clover ___

  • Clover Rose
  • Clover Mae
  • Clover Jane
  • Clover Fern
  • Clover Ivy
  • Clover June

Madeleine ___

  • Madeleine Rose
  • Madeleine Claire
  • Madeleine Anne
  • Madeleine Louise
  • Madeleine Grace
  • Madeleine Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clover

Willow Ivy Fern Jasper River

If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clover or Madeleine more popular?

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Clover at #618 in the United States.

What do Clover and Madeleine mean?

Clover means "good luck, prosperity (symbolic)" (Old English origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Clover and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Clover is primarily a girl name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.

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