Emma vs Emrys

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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Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Rys

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Emrys Rank #1,144

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1144 for Emrys.

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

Emrys ___

  • Emrys Rhys
  • Emrys Llewellyn
  • Emrys Arthur
  • Emrys Owen
  • Emrys Finn
  • Emrys Caden

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Emrys

Rhys Gwyneth Taliesin Elspeth Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Emrys more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emrys at #1144 in the United States.

What do Emma and Emrys mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Emma and Emrys boy or girl names?

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

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