Hazel 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
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Popularity Comparison

Hazel Rank #19
Madeline Rank #87

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 vs #87 for Madeline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hazel ___

  • Hazel Grace
  • Hazel Mae
  • Hazel Rose
  • Hazel Claire
  • Hazel Jean
  • Hazel Faye

Madeline ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazel or Madeline more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Madeline at #87 in the United States.

What do Hazel and Madeline mean?

Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Hazel and Madeline boy or girl names?

Hazel is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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