Cordelia vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cordelia

Girl #1,065 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"jewel of the sea"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,065
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cordie, Delia, Cora

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cordelia Rank #1,065
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1065 for Cordelia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cordelia ___

  • Cordelia Rose
  • Cordelia Jane
  • Cordelia Grace
  • Cordelia Marie
  • Cordelia Kate
  • Cordelia Ann

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 Cordelia

Beatrice Cecily Edmund Jasper Imogen

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cordelia or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cordelia at #1065 in the United States.

What do Cordelia and Emma mean?

Cordelia means "jewel of the sea" (Celtic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Cordelia and Emma boy or girl names?

Cordelia is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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