Madaleno vs Nello

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Madaleno Rank #17,408
Nello Rank #16,931

Nello is more popular, ranked #16931 vs #17408 for Madaleno.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madaleno ___

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

Nello ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madaleno

Catalino Aureliano Valentino Celestino Serafino

If you choose Nello

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madaleno or Nello more popular?

Nello is more popular, ranked #16931 compared to Madaleno at #17408 in the United States.

What do Madaleno and Nello mean?

Madaleno means "from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal origin).

Are Madaleno and Nello boy or girl names?

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

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