Emma vs Emmer

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

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Emmer

Boy #17,305 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #17,305
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Emm, Emy, Emie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Emmer Rank #17,305

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #17305 for Emmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Emma Louise
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Emmer more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emmer at #17305 in the United States.

What do Emma and Emmer mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Emmer boy or girl names?

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

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