Chauncey vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chauncey

Boy #2,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chancellor, keeper of records"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,993
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Chance, Chaunce

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Chauncey Rank #2,993
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2993 for Chauncey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chauncey ___

  • Chauncey James
  • Chauncey Louis
  • Chauncey Henry
  • Chauncey Edward
  • Chauncey William
  • Chauncey Frederick

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 Chauncey

Reginald Percival Beatrice Millicent Aloysius

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chauncey or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Chauncey at #2993 in the United States.

What do Chauncey and Emma mean?

Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Chauncey and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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