Emma vs Emmett

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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Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Emmett Rank #119

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #119 for Emmett.

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

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Emmett

Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Emmett more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emma and Emmett mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Emmett boy or girl names?

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

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