Lucile vs Madaline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madaline

Girl #4,495 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala (tower)"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,495
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Lina

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lucile Rank #4,382
Madaline Rank #4,495

Lucile is more popular, ranked #4382 vs #4495 for Madaline.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucile ___

  • Lucile Rose
  • Lucile Mae
  • Lucile Anne
  • Lucile Claire
  • Lucile Jane
  • Lucile Elise

Madaline ___

  • Madaline Rose
  • Madaline Grace
  • Madaline Claire
  • Madaline Ann
  • Madaline Jane
  • Madaline Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucile

Cecile Josephine Claude Violette Madeleine

If you choose Madaline

Eleanor Vivienne Josephine Adelaide Evelyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucile or Madaline more popular?

Lucile is more popular, ranked #4382 compared to Madaline at #4495 in the United States.

What do Lucile and Madaline mean?

Lucile means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Madaline means "woman from Magdala (tower)" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Lucile and Madaline boy or girl names?

Lucile is primarily a girl name. Madaline is primarily a girl name.

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