Maddison vs Madeleine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeleine

Girl #437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
707
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maddison Rank #487
Madeleine Rank #437

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 vs #487 for Maddison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddison ___

  • Maddison Grace
  • Maddison Rose
  • Maddison Claire
  • Maddison Lynn
  • Maddison Faith
  • Maddison Paige

Madeleine ___

  • Madeleine Rose
  • Madeleine Claire
  • Madeleine Anne
  • Madeleine Louise
  • Madeleine Grace
  • Madeleine Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddison or Madeleine more popular?

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Maddison at #487 in the United States.

What do Maddison and Madeleine mean?

Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin). Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Maddison and Madeleine boy or girl names?

Maddison is primarily a girl name. Madeleine is primarily a girl name.

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