Clove vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clove

Girl #25,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,264
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clo, Cly, Clie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clove Rank #25,264
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #25264 for Clove.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clove ___

  • Clove Rose
  • Clove Mae
  • Clove Sage
  • Clove Gray
  • Clove Wren
  • Clove June

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 Clove

Fern Sage Indigo Birch Hazel

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clove or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clove at #25264 in the United States.

What do Clove and Emma mean?

Clove means "the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud" (Old French origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Clove and Emma boy or girl names?

Clove is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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