An vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

An Rank #4,327
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4327 for An.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

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 An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to An at #4327 in the United States.

What do An and Emma mean?

An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are An and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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