Catharine vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Catharine

Girl #24,360 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #24,360
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Cat, Cath, Cathy

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Abigiya Australia Liha Florene

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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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Isabella Emilia Sophia Amelia

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Popularity Comparison

Catharine Rank #24,360

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #24360 for Catharine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Emma ___

Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catharine or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Catharine at #24360 in the United States.

What do Catharine and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Catharine and Emma boy or girl names?

Catharine is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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