Madeleine 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madeleine Rank #437
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #437 for Madeleine.

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

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 Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeleine or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Madeleine at #437 in the United States.

What do Madeleine and Olivia mean?

Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Madeleine and Olivia boy or girl names?

Madeleine is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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