Courtney vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Courtney

Girl #1,992 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the domain of Curtius"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,992
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Court, Cort

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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

Courtney Rank #1,992
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1992 for Courtney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Courtney ___

  • Courtney Marie
  • Courtney Anne
  • Courtney Elizabeth
  • Courtney Lee
  • Courtney Nicole
  • Courtney Lynn

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 Courtney

Brittany Ashley Tyler Brandon Morgan

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Courtney or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Courtney at #1992 in the United States.

What do Courtney and Emma mean?

Courtney means "from the domain of Curtius" (Norman French origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Courtney and Emma boy or girl names?

Courtney is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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