Casper vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#881
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas

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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

Casper Rank #881
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #881 for Casper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casper ___

  • Casper James
  • Casper William
  • Casper Thomas
  • Casper Louis
  • Casper Henry
  • Casper Felix

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 Casper

Felix Jasper Elspeth Cosimo Ottilie

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Emma mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Casper and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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