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Magdaleno

♂ Boy

Pronounced mahg-dah-LAY-noh /ˌmɑːɡ.dɑːˈleɪ.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish masculine form built from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town by the Sea of Galilee, tied to migdal, 'tower'). Traditionally honors Mary Magdalene. Warm and devotional.Low

In 30 seconds: A Spanish devotional name: Magdaleno means 'of Magdala; high tower' (said 'mahg-dah-LAY-noh'). Warm and traditional.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Hebrew

MeaningA Spanish masculine form built from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town by the Sea of Galilee, tied to migdal, 'tower'). Traditionally honors Mary Magdalene. Warm and devotional.

U.S. rank (2025)#10299 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,009

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Magdaleno builds a masculine name from Magdalene, 'of Magdala; high tower,' in Spanish tradition honoring Mary Magdalene. It reads warm and devotional — rare in the U.S. (said 'mahg-dah-LAY-noh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Mexican families. Rare, devotional, and warm.

Did you know? Magdaleno is a Spanish masculine form of Magdalene — 'of Magdala,' tied to migdal, 'tower' — traditionally honoring Mary Magdalene, giving it a warm, devotional feel (said 'mahg-dah-LAY-noh').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Magdaleno — Spanish form of Magdalene; 'high tower'

Variations

MagdalenaMagdaleñaMadgaleno

Nicknames

LenoMagda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Magdaleno mean?

Magdaleno is a Spanish masculine form of Magdalene, 'of Magdala; high tower.'

How do you pronounce Magdaleno?

It's said mahg-dah-LAY-noh /ˌmɑːɡ.dɑːˈleɪ.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Magdaleno a boy or girl name?

Magdaleno is a boy's name.

How popular is Magdaleno?

Magdaleno is a rare name for boys in the U.S.