Madeleine vs Maxine

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
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Maxine

Girl #521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#521
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi, Maxie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Madeleine Rank #437
Maxine Rank #521

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 vs #521 for Maxine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madeleine ___

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

Maxine ___

  • Maxine Rose
  • Maxine Jane
  • Maxine Claire
  • Maxine Louise
  • Maxine Marie
  • Maxine Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

If you choose Maxine

Josephine Vivienne Genevieve Theodore Augustus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeleine or Maxine more popular?

Madeleine is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Maxine at #521 in the United States.

What do Madeleine and Maxine mean?

Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Maxine means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Madeleine and Maxine boy or girl names?

Madeleine is primarily a girl name. Maxine is primarily a girl name.

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