Maddy vs Minnie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddy

Girl #2,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,780
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mads

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Maddy →

Minnie

Girl #2,763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic (via Wilhelmina)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,763
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Min

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Minnie →

Popularity Comparison

Maddy Rank #2,780
Minnie Rank #2,763

Minnie is more popular, ranked #2763 vs #2780 for Maddy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddy ___

  • Maddy Grace
  • Maddy Rose
  • Maddy Claire
  • Maddy Lynn
  • Maddy Mae
  • Maddy Elizabeth

Minnie ___

  • Minnie Rose
  • Minnie Pearl
  • Minnie Mae
  • Minnie Lou
  • Minnie Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddy

Jake Lily Owen Sophie Charlie

If you choose Minnie

Nellie Millie Bertie Archie Elsie

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddy or Minnie more popular?

Minnie is more popular, ranked #2763 compared to Maddy at #2780 in the United States.

What do Maddy and Minnie mean?

Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin). Minnie means "resolute protector" (Germanic (via Wilhelmina) origin).

Are Maddy and Minnie boy or girl names?

Maddy is primarily a girl name. Minnie is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Minnie vs Maddy Maddy vs Zayleigh Maddy vs Lynn Maddy vs Amarie Maddy vs Naiomi
← Full profile: Maddy ← Full profile: Minnie Browse all baby names