Emma vs Emmaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmaus

Boy #5,757 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hot springs, warm wells"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,757
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Maus

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Emmaus Rank #5,757

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5757 for Emmaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Emmaus more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emmaus at #5757 in the United States.

What do Emma and Emmaus mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Emmaus boy or girl names?

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

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