Hailey vs Madeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hailey

Girl #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, hay clearing"

Origin: Old English place name (haeg + leah)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
2,620
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hails

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Madeline Rank #87

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #100 for Hailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hailey ___

  • Hailey Grace
  • Hailey Rose
  • Hailey Ann
  • Hailey Marie
  • Hailey Elizabeth
  • Hailey Jean

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 Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Madeline more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Madeline mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Hailey and Madeline boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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