Maddy vs Rena

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

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Popularity Comparison

Maddy Rank #2,780
Rena Rank #2,691

Rena is more popular, ranked #2691 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

Rena ___

  • Rena Marie
  • Rena Grace
  • Rena Louise
  • Rena Sofia
  • Rena Claire
  • Rena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maddy

Jake Lily Owen Sophie Charlie

If you choose Rena

Leah Mara Naomi Joel Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddy or Rena more popular?

Rena is more popular, ranked #2691 compared to Maddy at #2780 in the United States.

What do Maddy and Rena mean?

Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin). Rena means "song, joyful song" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maddy and Rena boy or girl names?

Maddy is primarily a girl name. Rena is primarily a girl name.

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