Emma vs Maddison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Maddison

Girl #487 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Matthew, gift of God"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#487
Total SSA Count
627
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maddie, Madds, Madi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Maddison Rank #487

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #487 for Maddison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

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

Maddison ___

  • Maddison Grace
  • Maddison Rose
  • Maddison Claire
  • Maddison Lynn
  • Maddison Faith
  • Maddison Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Maddison more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maddison at #487 in the United States.

What do Emma and Maddison mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin).

Are Emma and Maddison boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Maddison is primarily a girl name.

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