Judah vs Maddilyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
2,069
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jude, Jud

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Judah Rank #179
Maddilyn Rank #3,932

Judah is more popular, ranked #179 vs #3932 for Maddilyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judah ___

  • Judah James
  • Judah Michael
  • Judah Cole
  • Judah Ray
  • Judah Alexander
  • Judah Thomas

Maddilyn ___

  • Maddilyn Rose
  • Maddilyn Grace
  • Maddilyn Claire
  • Maddilyn Jane
  • Maddilyn Anne
  • Maddilyn Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Judah

Ezra Silas Elijah Nora Leah

If you choose Maddilyn

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Penelope Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judah or Maddilyn more popular?

Judah is more popular, ranked #179 compared to Maddilyn at #3932 in the United States.

What do Judah and Maddilyn mean?

Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin). Maddilyn means "woman from Magdala, tower" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Judah and Maddilyn boy or girl names?

Judah is primarily a boy name. Maddilyn is primarily a girl name.

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