Elsie vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#155
Total SSA Count
1,901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Els, Ellie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elsie Rank #155
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #155 for Elsie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elsie ___

  • Elsie Mae
  • Elsie Rose
  • Elsie Jane
  • Elsie Kate
  • Elsie Grace
  • Elsie Pearl

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 Elsie

Archie Bertie Hazel Poppy Ned

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsie or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Emma mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Elsie and Emma boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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