Eleana vs Maddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eleana

Girl #2,973 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,973
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ellie, Lea, Ana

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Maddy

Girl #2,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,780
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mads

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eleana Rank #2,973
Maddy Rank #2,780

Maddy is more popular, ranked #2780 vs #2973 for Eleana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eleana ___

  • Eleana Rose
  • Eleana Grace
  • Eleana Marie
  • Eleana Claire
  • Eleana Sophia
  • Eleana Victoria

Maddy ___

  • Maddy Grace
  • Maddy Rose
  • Maddy Claire
  • Maddy Lynn
  • Maddy Mae
  • Maddy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eleana

Theo Lucas Isabelle Penelope Sebastian

If you choose Maddy

Jake Lily Owen Sophie Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleana or Maddy more popular?

Maddy is more popular, ranked #2780 compared to Eleana at #2973 in the United States.

What do Eleana and Maddy mean?

Eleana means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are Eleana and Maddy boy or girl names?

Eleana is primarily a girl name. Maddy is primarily a girl name.

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