Emma vs Lillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #54 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lily flower, pure"

Origin: Latin

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Emma Rank #2

Lillian Rank #54

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #54 for Lillian.

Is Emma or Lillian more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lillian at #54 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lillian mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lillian means "lily flower, pure" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Lillian boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lillian is primarily a girl name.