Magdalene vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalene

Girl #1,415 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from Magdala, tower"

Origin: Aramaic/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian European English German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,415
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maggie, Maddie, Lena

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Magdalene Rank #1,415
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1415 for Magdalene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Magdalene ___

  • Magdalene Rose
  • Magdalene Claire
  • Magdalene Grace
  • Magdalene Ann
  • Magdalene Frances
  • Magdalene Jane

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Magdalene

Josephine Miriam Beatrice Cecilia Evangeline

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magdalene or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Magdalene at #1415 in the United States.

What do Magdalene and Olivia mean?

Magdalene means "from Magdala, tower" (Aramaic/Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Magdalene and Olivia boy or girl names?

Magdalene is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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