Augustus 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

Augustus Rank #409
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #409 for Augustus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustus ___

  • Augustus James
  • Augustus Henry
  • Augustus William
  • Augustus Frederick
  • Augustus Theodore
  • Augustus Edmund

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 Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Emma mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Augustus and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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