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Madelyn

Pronunciation: [ m-AD-ihl-ihn ]

Boy Name #15,645 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Madelyn is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AD-ihl-ihn.

Parents who love the name Madelyn often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#15,645
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Mad May Madie Madeie

Also a Girl Name

Madelyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #65.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madelyn

Is Madelyn a boy or girl name?
Madelyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15645. As a girl name, it is ranked #65. Madelyn is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Madelyn?
Madelyn is pronounced m-AD-ihl-ihn.
How popular is the name Madelyn?
Madelyn is currently ranked #15645 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Madelyn?
Common nicknames for Madelyn include Mad, May, Madie, and Madeie.
Is Madelyn a common or rare name?
Madelyn is an uncommon name, ranked #15645 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Madelyn

Madelyn is a boy name .

Is Madelyn a boy or girl name? Madelyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,645 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65. Madelyn is more commonly used as a girl name.

Madelyn is currently ranked #15,645 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Madelyn include Mad, May, Madie, and Madeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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