Clarke vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Girl #1,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scribe, secretary, scholar"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clar, Clary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarke Rank #1,872
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1872 for Clarke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarke ___

  • Clarke Rose
  • Clarke Jane
  • Clarke Anne
  • Clarke Louise
  • Clarke Quinn
  • Clarke Wren

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 Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clarke at #1872 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Emma mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Clarke and Emma boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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