Emmaus vs Spade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,953
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Spa, Spy, Spie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emmaus Rank #5,757
Spade Rank #5,953

Emmaus is more popular, ranked #5757 vs #5953 for Spade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

Spade ___

  • Spade James
  • Spade Cole
  • Spade Grant
  • Spade Parker
  • Spade Lane
  • Spade Hudson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

If you choose Spade

Blade Slate Stone River Axel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmaus or Spade more popular?

Emmaus is more popular, ranked #5757 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Emmaus and Spade mean?

Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Emmaus and Spade boy or girl names?

Emmaus is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.

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