Brittany 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

Brittany Rank #791
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #791 for Brittany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brittany ___

  • Brittany Anne
  • Brittany Lynn
  • Brittany Marie
  • Brittany Dawn
  • Brittany Rose
  • Brittany Nicole

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 Brittany

Ashley Tiffany Megan Jordan Brandon

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brittany or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Brittany at #791 in the United States.

What do Brittany and Emma mean?

Brittany means "from Brittany, land of the Britons" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Brittany and Emma boy or girl names?

Brittany is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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