Lilith vs Madeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilith

Girl #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night, night monster"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Mesopotamian English Pagan/Wiccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lily, Lili

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Lilith Rank #256
Madeline Rank #87

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #256 for Lilith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilith ___

  • Lilith Rose
  • Lilith Mae
  • Lilith Grace
  • Lilith Fern
  • Lilith Snow
  • Lilith Moon

Madeline ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilith

Raven Damien Lyra Felix Cressida

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilith or Madeline more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Lilith at #256 in the United States.

What do Lilith and Madeline mean?

Lilith means "of the night, night monster" (Hebrew origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Lilith and Madeline boy or girl names?

Lilith is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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