Madeline vs Palmer

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
Palmer Rank #258

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #258 for Palmer.

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

Palmer ___

  • Palmer Grace
  • Palmer Anne
  • Palmer Rose
  • Palmer Claire
  • Palmer Jane
  • Palmer Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeline or Palmer more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Palmer at #258 in the United States.

What do Madeline and Palmer mean?

Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Madeline and Palmer boy or girl names?

Madeline is primarily a girl name. Palmer is primarily a girl name.

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