Madeleine

Meaning of Madeleine

Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" or simply "Magdalene." Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee.

Madeleine has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Madeleine

Madeleine has cooled off, slipping to #455 in 2025, down from a peak of #272 in 2008.

Notable people named Madeleine

• Madeleine Albright
  Former U.S. Secretary of State
• Madeleine Stowe
  American actress
• Madeleine L'Engle
  Author, "A Wrinkle in Time"
• Madeleine Peyroux
  American jazz singer
• Madeleine Mantock
  British actress

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Questions about the name Madeleine

What does the name Madeleine mean?

Madeleine means madeleine means "woman from magdala" or simply "magdalene." magdala was a town on the sea of galilee, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Madeleine a boy's or a girl's name?

Madeleine is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Madeleine?

In 2025, Madeleine ranked #455 for girls, down from #437 the year before.

When was Madeleine most popular?

Madeleine peaked at #272 in 2008.