Emma vs Emre

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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Emre

Boy #3,735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, brother"

Origin: Old Turkic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,735
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Emre Rank #3,735

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3735 for Emre.

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

Emre ___

  • Emre Can
  • Emre Han
  • Emre Ali
  • Emre Kemal
  • Emre Yusuf
  • Emre Mert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Emre

Aras Kerem Mert Zeynep Elif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Emre more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emre at #3735 in the United States.

What do Emma and Emre mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Emre means "friend, brother" (Old Turkic origin).

Are Emma and Emre boy or girl names?

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

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