Alexis vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex

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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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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #485 for Alexis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

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 Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Emma mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexis and Emma boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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