Clever vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clever

Girl #17,489 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #17,489
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Cle, Clev, Clevy

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Ercell Akanni Aiunii Gena

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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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Lillian Adeline Evelyn Chloe

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Popularity Comparison

Clever Rank #17,489

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #17489 for Clever.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clever ___

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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 Clever or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clever at #17489 in the United States.

What do Clever and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Clever and Emma boy or girl names?

Clever is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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