Emma vs Magdalene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Magdalene

Girl #1,415 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from Magdala, tower"

Origin: Aramaic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian European English German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,415
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maggie, Maddie, Lena

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Magdalene Rank #1,415

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1415 for Magdalene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Magdalene ___

  • Magdalene Rose
  • Magdalene Claire
  • Magdalene Grace
  • Magdalene Ann
  • Magdalene Frances
  • Magdalene Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Magdalene

Josephine Miriam Beatrice Cecilia Evangeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Magdalene more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Magdalene at #1415 in the United States.

What do Emma and Magdalene mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Magdalene means "from Magdala, tower" (Aramaic/Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Magdalene boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Magdalene is primarily a girl name.

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