Agnes vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aggie, Nessie, Nez

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1064 for Agnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agnes ___

  • Agnes Rose
  • Agnes Claire
  • Agnes Mary
  • Agnes Jane
  • Agnes Louise
  • Agnes Beatrice

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Emma mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Agnes and Emma boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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