Lucia vs Madaleno

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucia

Girl #98 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius/Lux)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
2,658
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Luci, Cia

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Madaleno

Boy #17,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,408
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mada, Leno, Dalen

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Popularity Comparison

Lucia Rank #98
Madaleno Rank #17,408

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 vs #17408 for Madaleno.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucia ___

  • Lucia Rose
  • Lucia Grace
  • Lucia Elena
  • Lucia Isabella
  • Lucia Marie
  • Lucia Sofia

Madaleno ___

  • Madaleno Jose
  • Madaleno Luis
  • Madaleno Antonio
  • Madaleno Carlos
  • Madaleno Ramon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucia

Isabella Sofia Valentina Marco Matteo

If you choose Madaleno

Catalino Aureliano Valentino Celestino Serafino

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucia or Madaleno more popular?

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Madaleno at #17408 in the United States.

What do Lucia and Madaleno mean?

Lucia means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius/Lux) origin). Madaleno means "from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal origin).

Are Lucia and Madaleno boy or girl names?

Lucia is primarily a girl name. Madaleno is primarily a boy name.

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