Ellen vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Emma mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellen and Emma boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.