Andy vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Andy Rank #489
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #489 for Andy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andy ___

  • Andy James
  • Andy Cole
  • Andy Lee
  • Andy Ray
  • Andy Scott
  • Andy Thomas

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 Andy

Tommy Bobby Cindy Jenny Sam

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Andy and Emma mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Andy and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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