Ellington 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

Ellington Rank #3,567
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3567 for Ellington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellington ___

  • Ellington Rose
  • Ellington Grace
  • Ellington Mae
  • Ellington Claire
  • Ellington Jane
  • Ellington Paige

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 Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ellington at #3567 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Emma mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellington and Emma boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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