Emma vs Enger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enger

Girl #35,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Meadow; from Norwegian engel (angel) or eng (meadow, pasture)"

Origin: Norwegian

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,688
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Enge

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Enger Rank #35,688

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #35688 for Enger.

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

Enger ___

  • Enger Sofie
  • Enger Marie
  • Enger Lena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Enger

Solveig Bjarne Sigrid Einar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Enger more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Enger at #35688 in the United States.

What do Emma and Enger mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Enger means "Meadow; from Norwegian engel (angel) or eng (meadow, pasture)" (Norwegian origin).

Are Emma and Enger boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Enger is primarily a girl name.

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