Madeline vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #87 for Madeline.

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

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 Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeline or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Madeline at #87 in the United States.

What do Madeline and Olivia mean?

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

Are Madeline and Olivia boy or girl names?

Madeline is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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