Madeline vs Sadie

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
Sadie Rank #57

Sadie is more popular, ranked #57 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

Sadie ___

  • Sadie Mae
  • Sadie Grace
  • Sadie Rose
  • Sadie Ann
  • Sadie Lynn
  • Sadie Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

If you choose Sadie

Lily Ellie Henry Finn Maggie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeline or Sadie more popular?

Sadie is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Madeline at #87 in the United States.

What do Madeline and Sadie mean?

Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin). Sadie means "diminutive of Sarah" (Hebrew origin).

Are Madeline and Sadie boy or girl names?

Madeline is primarily a girl name. Sadie is primarily a girl name.

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