Loretta vs Maddie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loretta

Girl #677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory crown"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#677
Total SSA Count
422
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Retta, Lori, Lorrie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Loretta Rank #677
Maddie Rank #837

Loretta is more popular, ranked #677 vs #837 for Maddie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Loretta ___

  • Loretta Mae
  • Loretta Jean
  • Loretta Ann
  • Loretta Lynn
  • Loretta Grace
  • Loretta Sue

Maddie ___

  • Maddie Rose
  • Maddie Grace
  • Maddie Elizabeth
  • Maddie Claire
  • Maddie Jean
  • Maddie Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Loretta

Rosetta Vera Mabel Darlene Clifford

If you choose Maddie

Lily Sophie Jake Caleb Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loretta or Maddie more popular?

Loretta is more popular, ranked #677 compared to Maddie at #837 in the United States.

What do Loretta and Maddie mean?

Loretta means "laurel, victory crown" (Latin origin). Maddie means "high tower" (Hebrew origin).

Are Loretta and Maddie boy or girl names?

Loretta is primarily a girl name. Maddie is primarily a girl name.

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