Auguste vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Auguste

Boy #3,547 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,547
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Auguste Rank #3,547
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3547 for Auguste.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Auguste ___

  • Auguste Henri
  • Auguste Louis
  • Auguste Felix
  • Auguste Marcel
  • Auguste Leon
  • Auguste Emile

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 Auguste

Edmond Cecile Theo Eloise Felix

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auguste or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Auguste at #3547 in the United States.

What do Auguste and Emma mean?

Auguste means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Auguste and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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