Edith vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#528
Total SSA Count
579
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Edie, Edi

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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

Edith Rank #528
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #528 for Edith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edith ___

  • Edith Rose
  • Edith Mae
  • Edith Grace
  • Edith Pearl
  • Edith Jane
  • Edith Louise

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 Edith

Arthur Florence Rupert Agnes Walter

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edith or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Edith at #528 in the United States.

What do Edith and Emma mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Edith and Emma boy or girl names?

Edith is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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