Liam vs Magdalena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Czech Slovak German Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#836
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Magda, Lena, Maggie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Magdalena Rank #836

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #836 for Magdalena.

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

Magdalena ___

  • Magdalena Sofia
  • Magdalena Elena
  • Magdalena Rose
  • Magdalena Victoria
  • Magdalena Clara
  • Magdalena Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Magdalena

Sebastiana Catalina Rafael Sebastian Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Magdalena more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Liam and Magdalena mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Liam and Magdalena boy or girl names?

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

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