Eloise vs Madeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
2,907
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddi, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eloise Rank #64
Madeline Rank #87

Eloise is more popular, ranked #64 vs #87 for Madeline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eloise ___

  • Eloise Rose
  • Eloise Jane
  • Eloise Mae
  • Eloise Grace
  • Eloise Pearl
  • Eloise Kate

Madeline ___

  • Madeline Rose
  • Madeline Grace
  • Madeline Claire
  • Madeline Elise
  • Madeline Jane
  • Madeline Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eloise

Arabella Josephine Theodore Oliver Charlotte

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eloise or Madeline more popular?

Eloise is more popular, ranked #64 compared to Madeline at #87 in the United States.

What do Eloise and Madeline mean?

Eloise means "famous warrior" (Old French origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Eloise and Madeline boy or girl names?

Eloise is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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