Camille vs Gemma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Camille

Girl #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young ceremonial attendant"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#239
Total SSA Count
1,301
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cam, Cami, Milly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gemma

Girl #203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gem, precious stone"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#203
Total SSA Count
1,514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gem

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Camille Rank #239
Gemma Rank #203

Gemma is more popular, ranked #203 vs #239 for Camille.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Camille ___

  • Camille Rose
  • Camille Elise
  • Camille Noelle
  • Camille Grace
  • Camille Renee
  • Camille Violet

Gemma ___

  • Gemma Rose
  • Gemma Jane
  • Gemma Louise
  • Gemma Claire
  • Gemma Elise
  • Gemma Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Camille

Margot Isabelle Vivienne Theo Julien

If you choose Gemma

Violet Cleo Flora Oscar Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camille or Gemma more popular?

Gemma is more popular, ranked #203 compared to Camille at #239 in the United States.

What do Camille and Gemma mean?

Camille means "young ceremonial attendant" (Latin origin). Gemma means "gem, precious stone" (Latin/Italian origin).

Are Camille and Gemma boy or girl names?

Camille is primarily a girl name. Gemma is primarily a girl name.

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