Madelyne vs Samaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madelyne

Girl #1,836 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala (tower)"

Origin: Hebrew (Migdal)

Cultural Roots

French English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,836
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Lynne

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Samaria

Girl #1,718 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"watch mountain, guardian"

Origin: Hebrew Shomron

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,718
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Madelyne Rank #1,836
Samaria Rank #1,718

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 vs #1836 for Madelyne.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madelyne ___

  • Madelyne Rose
  • Madelyne Grace
  • Madelyne Claire
  • Madelyne Anne
  • Madelyne Louise
  • Madelyne June

Samaria ___

  • Samaria Grace
  • Samaria Joy
  • Samaria Faith
  • Samaria Hope
  • Samaria Rose
  • Samaria Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madelyne

Sebastian Vivienne Edmund Cecile Julian

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madelyne or Samaria more popular?

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 compared to Madelyne at #1836 in the United States.

What do Madelyne and Samaria mean?

Madelyne means "woman from Magdala (tower)" (Hebrew (Migdal) origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Madelyne and Samaria boy or girl names?

Madelyne is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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