Emma vs Madelis

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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Madelis

Girl #4,559 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala (tower)"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal via Greek Magdalene

Cultural Roots

Estonian Latvian Baltic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,559
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi, Mads, Elise

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Madelis Rank #4,559

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4559 for Madelis.

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

Madelis ___

  • Madelis Karin
  • Madelis Helvi
  • Madelis Anna
  • Madelis Marie
  • Madelis Leena
  • Madelis Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Madelis

Liisa Moonika Kaarel Sigrid Reet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Madelis more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Madelis at #4559 in the United States.

What do Emma and Madelis mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Madelis means "woman from Magdala (tower)" (Hebrew Migdal via Greek Magdalene origin).

Are Emma and Madelis boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Madelis is primarily a girl name.

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