Loretta 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

Loretta Rank #677
Magdalena Rank #836

Loretta is more popular, ranked #677 vs #836 for Magdalena.

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

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 Loretta

Rosetta Vera Mabel Darlene Clifford

If you choose Magdalena

Sebastiana Catalina Rafael Sebastian Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loretta or Magdalena more popular?

Loretta is more popular, ranked #677 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Loretta and Magdalena mean?

Loretta means "laurel, victory crown" (Latin origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Loretta and Magdalena boy or girl names?

Loretta is primarily a girl name. Magdalena is primarily a girl name.

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