Lilian vs Madelynn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilian

Girl #558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English Swedish French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
542
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lil, Lillie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lilian Rank #558
Madelynn Rank #514

Madelynn is more popular, ranked #514 vs #558 for Lilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilian ___

  • Lilian Rose
  • Lilian Grace
  • Lilian Mae
  • Lilian Claire
  • Lilian Jane
  • Lilian Pearl

Madelynn ___

  • Madelynn Rose
  • Madelynn Grace
  • Madelynn Claire
  • Madelynn Jane
  • Madelynn Elizabeth
  • Madelynn Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilian

Violet Cecelia Arthur Theodore Beatrice

If you choose Madelynn

Charlotte Eleanor Olivia Henry James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilian or Madelynn more popular?

Madelynn is more popular, ranked #514 compared to Lilian at #558 in the United States.

What do Lilian and Madelynn mean?

Lilian means "lily flower" (Latin lilium origin). Madelynn means "from Magdala (high tower)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lilian and Madelynn boy or girl names?

Lilian is primarily a girl name. Madelynn is primarily a girl name.

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