Elisabeth vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisabeth

Girl #906 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Biblical Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German French British American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#906
Total SSA Count
292
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Elisa, Lisa, Beth

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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

Elisabeth Rank #906
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #906 for Elisabeth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisabeth ___

  • Elisabeth Anne
  • Elisabeth Grace
  • Elisabeth Marie
  • Elisabeth Rose
  • Elisabeth Claire
  • Elisabeth Jane

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 Elisabeth

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Margaret Heinrich

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisabeth or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Elisabeth at #906 in the United States.

What do Elisabeth and Emma mean?

Elisabeth means "pledged to God" (Biblical Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Elisabeth and Emma boy or girl names?

Elisabeth is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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