Arturo vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arturo

Boy #578 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#578
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Arto, Turo

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arturo Rank #578
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #578 for Arturo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arturo ___

  • Arturo Miguel
  • Arturo Carlos
  • Arturo Javier
  • Arturo Luis
  • Arturo Rafael
  • Arturo Ernesto

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 Arturo

Mateo Sebastián Valentina Isabel Rodrigo

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arturo or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Arturo at #578 in the United States.

What do Arturo and Emma mean?

Arturo means "bear, bear king" (Celtic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Arturo and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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