Emma vs Emmitt

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

Emmitt

Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#681
Total SSA Count
400
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Emmitt Rank #681

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #681 for Emmitt.

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

Emmitt ___

  • Emmitt James
  • Emmitt Lee
  • Emmitt Cole
  • Emmitt Grant
  • Emmitt Ray
  • Emmitt Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Emmitt

Everett Bennett Beckett Rosie Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Emmitt more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emmitt at #681 in the United States.

What do Emma and Emmitt mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Emmitt boy or girl names?

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

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