Fern vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

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Fern Rank #5,858

Emma Rank #5,826

Emma is more popular, ranked #5826 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #5826 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Emma mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Emma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Fern and Emma boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a boy name.