Madelynn
Meaning
"from Magdala (high tower)"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #514
- Total SSA Count
- 595
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Maddie, Maddy, Mae
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from Magdala (high tower)"
Origin: Hebrew
"born of fire"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Madelynn is more popular, ranked #514 vs #525 for Makenna.
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Madelynn is more popular, ranked #514 compared to Makenna at #525 in the United States.
Madelynn means "from Magdala (high tower)" (Hebrew origin). Makenna means "born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Madelynn is primarily a girl name. Makenna is primarily a girl name.