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Madelyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAD-uh-lin /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: A form of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town by the Sea of Galilee, tied to migdal, 'tower'). Used here for a boy though it is overwhelmingly a girl's name — we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A form of Madeline: Madelyn means 'of Magdala; high tower' (said 'MAD-uh-lin'). More often a girl's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew, Greek
MeaningA form of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town by the Sea of Galilee, tied to migdal, 'tower'). Used here for a boy though it is overwhelmingly a girl's name — we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#10491 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 50

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200420022024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Madelyn comes from Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala; high tower.' As a boy's name it is very rare and cross-sex; it is far more often a girl's name, which we note (said 'MAD-uh-lin').

For boys it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against heavy girls' use. Rare, cross-sex, and classic at the root.

Did you know? Madelyn is a modern spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene — 'of Magdala,' tied to migdal, 'tower.' It is overwhelmingly a girl's name, used here for a boy, which we note (said 'MAD-uh-lin').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Madelyn — Madeline/Magdalene; cross-sex, girl-leaning

Variations

MadelineMadilynMadeleine

Nicknames

MaddyLyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madelyn mean?

Madelyn is a form of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala; high tower.'

How do you pronounce Madelyn?

It's said MAD-uh-lin /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Madelyn a boy or girl name?

Madelyn is used here as a boy's name, but it is far more often a girl's name — we note the lean.

How popular is Madelyn?

Madelyn is very rare for boys and common for girls in the U.S.

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