Cassian vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cass, 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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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #617 for Cassian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassian ___

  • Cassian James
  • Cassian Alexander
  • Cassian Oliver
  • Cassian Alaric
  • Cassian Frederick
  • Cassian Julian

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 Cassian

Sebastian Dorian Vivienne Isolde Adrian

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Emma mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Cassian and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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