Madeline vs Margaret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
2,907
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddi, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Madeline Rank #87
Margaret Rank #119

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #119 for Margaret.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madeline ___

  • Madeline Rose
  • Madeline Grace
  • Madeline Claire
  • Madeline Elise
  • Madeline Jane
  • Madeline Louise

Margaret ___

  • Margaret Rose
  • Margaret Ann
  • Margaret Jane
  • Margaret Claire
  • Margaret Louise
  • Margaret Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeline or Margaret more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Margaret at #119 in the United States.

What do Madeline and Margaret mean?

Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin). Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Madeline and Margaret boy or girl names?

Madeline is primarily a girl name. Margaret is primarily a girl name.

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