Arabella vs Gemma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arabella

Girl #206 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"yielding to prayer, easily entreated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,476
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Bella, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Gemma

Girl #203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gem, precious stone"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#203
Total SSA Count
1,514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arabella Rank #206
Gemma Rank #203

Gemma is more popular, ranked #203 vs #206 for Arabella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arabella ___

  • Arabella Rose
  • Arabella Jane
  • Arabella Claire
  • Arabella Grace
  • Arabella Mae
  • Arabella Faith

Gemma ___

  • Gemma Rose
  • Gemma Jane
  • Gemma Louise
  • Gemma Claire
  • Gemma Elise
  • Gemma Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arabella

Cecily Isadora Beatrice Sebastian Felix

If you choose Gemma

Violet Cleo Flora Oscar Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arabella or Gemma more popular?

Gemma is more popular, ranked #203 compared to Arabella at #206 in the United States.

What do Arabella and Gemma mean?

Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin). Gemma means "gem, precious stone" (Latin/Italian origin).

Are Arabella and Gemma boy or girl names?

Arabella is primarily a girl name. Gemma is primarily a girl name.

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