Berkley 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

Berkley Rank #882
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #882 for Berkley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berkley ___

  • Berkley Grace
  • Berkley Rose
  • Berkley Mae
  • Berkley Jane
  • Berkley Quinn
  • Berkley Paige

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 Berkley

Harper Hadley Ainsley Finley Presley

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkley or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Berkley at #882 in the United States.

What do Berkley and Emma mean?

Berkley means "birch tree meadow" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Berkley and Emma boy or girl names?

Berkley is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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