Magdalena vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Czech Slovak German Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#836
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Magda, Lena, Maggie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Magdalena Rank #836
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Magdalena ___

  • Magdalena Sofia
  • Magdalena Elena
  • Magdalena Rose
  • Magdalena Victoria
  • Magdalena Clara
  • Magdalena Isabel

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Magdalena

Sebastiana Catalina Rafael Sebastian Matthias

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magdalena or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Magdalena and Theodore mean?

Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Magdalena and Theodore boy or girl names?

Magdalena is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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