Emma vs Maddux

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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Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Madd

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Maddux Rank #1,395

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1395 for Maddux.

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

Maddux ___

  • Maddux James
  • Maddux Cole
  • Maddux Lee
  • Maddux Blake
  • Maddux Reed
  • Maddux Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Maddux more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maddux at #1395 in the United States.

What do Emma and Maddux mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Emma and Maddux boy or girl names?

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

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