Emil vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,253
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

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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

Emil Rank #1,253
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1253 for Emil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emil ___

  • Emil August
  • Emil Kaspar
  • Emil Lukas
  • Emil Franz
  • Emil Otto
  • Emil Tobias

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 Emil

Oskar Lena Marta Bruno Clara

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emil or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Emil and Emma mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emil and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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