Lorelei vs Madeleine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lorelei Rank #456
Madeleine Rank #437

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 vs #456 for Lorelei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Madeleine ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lorelei

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If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Madeleine more popular?

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Madeleine mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Lorelei and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.

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