Beverly vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beverly

Girl #1,049 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,049
Total SSA Count
239
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bev, Bevo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Beverly Rank #1,049
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1049 for Beverly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beverly ___

  • Beverly Ann
  • Beverly Jean
  • Beverly Rose
  • Beverly Lee
  • Beverly Marie
  • Beverly Jo

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 Beverly

Dorothy Gloria Shirley Harold Walter

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Beverly at #1049 in the United States.

What do Beverly and Emma mean?

Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Beverly and Emma boy or girl names?

Beverly is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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