Emma vs Wake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Boy #5,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

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Emma Rank #5,826

Wake Rank #5,833

Emma is more popular, ranked #5826 vs #5833 for Wake.

Is Emma or Wake more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #5826 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Emma and Wake mean?

Emma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Wake boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a boy name. Wake is primarily a boy name.