Edmund vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edmund Rank #1,184
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

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 Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmund or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Edmund and Emma mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Edmund and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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