Emma vs Emmery

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

All Clear

Emmery

Girl #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work power, vigor and rule"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Emmery Rank #2,627

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2627 for Emmery.

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

Emmery ___

  • Emmery Grace
  • Emmery Rose
  • Emmery Jane
  • Emmery Claire
  • Emmery Kate
  • Emmery Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Emmery

Avery Harper Sloane Emerson Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Emmery more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emmery at #2627 in the United States.

What do Emma and Emmery mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Emmery means "work power, vigor and rule" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Emmery boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Emmery is primarily a girl name.

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