Clementine vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Clementine Rank #478
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #478 for Clementine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clementine ___

  • Clementine Rose
  • Clementine Jane
  • Clementine Adelaide
  • Clementine Frances
  • Clementine Pearl
  • Clementine Elise

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 Clementine

Beatrice Evangeline Violet Atticus Hugo

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clementine or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clementine at #478 in the United States.

What do Clementine and Emma mean?

Clementine means "mild, merciful, gentle" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Clementine and Emma boy or girl names?

Clementine is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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