Madelaine vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Madelaine Rank #5,230
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5230 for Madelaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madelaine ___

  • Madelaine Rose
  • Madelaine Claire
  • Madelaine Grace
  • Madelaine Jane
  • Madelaine Louise
  • Madelaine Anne

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madelaine

Eloise Clementine Josephine Sebastian Theodore

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madelaine or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Madelaine at #5230 in the United States.

What do Madelaine and Olivia mean?

Madelaine means "woman from Magdala, tower" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Madelaine and Olivia boy or girl names?

Madelaine is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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