Carys vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carys

Girl #4,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,749
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cary, Care

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carys Rank #4,749
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4749 for Carys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carys ___

  • Carys Elise
  • Carys Megan
  • Carys Rhiannon
  • Carys Ann
  • Carys Jane
  • Carys Sian

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 Carys

Cerys Rhys Seren Anwen Eirlys

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carys or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Carys at #4749 in the United States.

What do Carys and Emma mean?

Carys means "love" (Welsh origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Carys and Emma boy or girl names?

Carys is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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