Emma vs Ennis

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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Ennis

Boy #6,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,096
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
En

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Ennis Rank #6,096

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6096 for Ennis.

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

Ennis ___

  • Ennis James
  • Ennis Patrick
  • Ennis Michael
  • Ennis Thomas
  • Ennis Conor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ennis

Declan Finn Cormac Siobhan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ennis more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ennis at #6096 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ennis mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ennis means "island" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Ennis boy or girl names?

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

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