Anthony vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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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

Anthony Rank #44
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #44 for Anthony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

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 Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Emma mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Anthony and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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