Ellerie vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellerie Rank #2,355
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2355 for Ellerie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellerie ___

  • Ellerie Rose
  • Ellerie Jane
  • Ellerie Mae
  • Ellerie Claire
  • Ellerie Wren
  • Ellerie June

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 Ellerie

Hadley Emery Sutton Beckett Finley

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellerie or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ellerie at #2355 in the United States.

What do Ellerie and Emma mean?

Ellerie means "alder tree settlement" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellerie and Emma boy or girl names?

Ellerie is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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