Carrington vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carrington

Girl #5,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Kari's people"

Origin: Old Norse + Old English

Cultural Roots

English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,392
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cari, Carri, Carrie

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carrington Rank #5,392
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5392 for Carrington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carrington ___

  • Carrington Grace
  • Carrington Rose
  • Carrington Mae
  • Carrington Blake
  • Carrington Elise
  • Carrington Anne

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 Carrington

Remington Peyton Emerson Harrison Whitley

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrington or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Carrington at #5392 in the United States.

What do Carrington and Emma mean?

Carrington means "settlement of Kari's people" (Old Norse + Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Carrington and Emma boy or girl names?

Carrington is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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