Edgar vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

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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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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #460 for Edgar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edgar ___

  • Edgar James
  • Edgar Allan
  • Edgar William
  • Edgar Thomas
  • Edgar Joseph
  • Edgar Lee

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 Edgar

Edmund Arthur Clement Adelaide Vivienne

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Emma mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Edgar and Emma boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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