Chadwick vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chadwick

Boy #4,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior's settlement, warrior's town"

Origin: Old English ceadd + wic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,416
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Chad

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chadwick Rank #4,416
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chadwick ___

  • Chadwick James
  • Chadwick Alexander
  • Chadwick Thomas
  • Chadwick Michael
  • Chadwick Joseph
  • Chadwick William

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chadwick

Winston Langston Harlem Sydney Regina

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chadwick or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Chadwick and Emma mean?

Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Chadwick and Emma boy or girl names?

Chadwick is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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