December vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

December

Girl #5,239 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tenth month (in original Roman calendar)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,239
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ember, Dece, Bree

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

December Rank #5,239
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5239 for December.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

December ___

  • December Rose
  • December Joy
  • December Wren
  • December Frost
  • December Eve
  • December Grace

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 December

October June August Solstice Winter

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is December or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to December at #5239 in the United States.

What do December and Emma mean?

December means "tenth month (in original Roman calendar)" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are December and Emma boy or girl names?

December is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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