Collins vs Madeleine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collins

Girl #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Colin, victory of the people"

Origin: Irish/English surname

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#257
Total SSA Count
1,237
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Collie, Cole

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Collins Rank #257
Madeleine Rank #437

Collins is more popular, ranked #257 vs #437 for Madeleine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Collins ___

  • Collins Grace
  • Collins Mae
  • Collins Elizabeth
  • Collins Anne
  • Collins James
  • Collins Rose

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 Collins

Harper Beckett Quinn Blake Finley

If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collins or Madeleine more popular?

Collins is more popular, ranked #257 compared to Madeleine at #437 in the United States.

What do Collins and Madeleine mean?

Collins means "son of Colin, victory of the people" (Irish/English surname origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Collins and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Collins is primarily a girl name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.

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