Liam vs Madeleine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Madeleine

Girl #437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
707
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Madeleine Rank #437

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #437 for Madeleine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Madeleine ___

  • Madeleine Rose
  • Madeleine Claire
  • Madeleine Anne
  • Madeleine Louise
  • Madeleine Grace
  • Madeleine Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Madeleine more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Madeleine at #437 in the United States.

What do Liam and Madeleine mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Liam and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.

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