Madeleine vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Madeleine Rank #437
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madeleine

Josephine Eleanor Cecily Sebastian Hugo

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeleine or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Madeleine at #437 in the United States.

What do Madeleine and Theodore mean?

Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Madeleine and Theodore boy or girl names?

Madeleine is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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