Chesney vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chesney

Girl #2,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak grove, oak meadow"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,980
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chess, Chessie, Ches

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chesney Rank #2,980
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2980 for Chesney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chesney ___

  • Chesney Marie
  • Chesney Ann
  • Chesney Lee
  • Chesney Grace
  • Chesney Mae
  • Chesney Renee

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 Chesney

Emory Hadley Grayson Piper Blythe

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chesney or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Chesney at #2980 in the United States.

What do Chesney and Emma mean?

Chesney means "oak grove, oak meadow" (Old French/Norman origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Chesney and Emma boy or girl names?

Chesney is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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