Emma vs Madsen

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

Playground Safety Score

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Madsen

Boy #5,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Mads (Matthew)"

Origin: Danish

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,685
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mads

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Madsen Rank #5,685

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5685 for Madsen.

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

Madsen ___

  • Madsen James
  • Madsen Cole
  • Madsen Finn
  • Madsen Erik
  • Madsen Lars
  • Madsen Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Madsen

Lars Soren Axel Ingrid Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Madsen more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Madsen at #5685 in the United States.

What do Emma and Madsen mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Madsen means "son of Mads (Matthew)" (Danish origin).

Are Emma and Madsen boy or girl names?

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

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