Brad vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,135
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Brad Rank #4,135
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4135 for Brad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brad ___

  • Brad James
  • Brad Allen
  • Brad Lee
  • Brad Thomas
  • Brad Scott
  • Brad Michael

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 Brad

Chad Todd Greg Tiffany Jennifer

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brad or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Brad and Emma mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Brad and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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