Elle 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
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Popularity Comparison

Elle Rank #479
Madeleine Rank #437

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 vs #479 for Elle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elle ___

  • Elle Rose
  • Elle Marie
  • Elle Grace
  • Elle Josephine
  • Elle Victoria
  • Elle Sophia

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 Elle

Leo Luca Finn Ivy Mia

If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elle or Madeleine more popular?

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Elle at #479 in the United States.

What do Elle and Madeleine mean?

Elle means "she, her" (French origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Elle and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Elle is primarily a girl name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.

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