Emma vs Madison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madison

Girl #46 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Maud, son of Matthew"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
4,563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Madi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Madison Rank #46

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #46 for Madison.

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

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Madison more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Madison at #46 in the United States.

What do Emma and Madison mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Emma and Madison boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Madison is primarily a girl name.

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