Berenice 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Berenice Rank #3,751
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3751 for Berenice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berenice ___

  • Berenice Rose
  • Berenice Louise
  • Berenice Claire
  • Berenice Violet
  • Berenice Grace
  • Berenice Helena

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 Berenice

Ptolemy Cleopatra Celestine Cornelia Alaric

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berenice or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Berenice at #3751 in the United States.

What do Berenice and Emma mean?

Berenice means "bringer of victory" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Berenice and Emma boy or girl names?

Berenice is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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