Emma vs Espen

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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Espen

Boy #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine bear, god-bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,690
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Espi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Espen Rank #3,690

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3690 for Espen.

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

Espen ___

  • Espen James
  • Espen William
  • Espen Lee
  • Espen John
  • Espen Cole
  • Espen Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Espen

Signe Astrid Gunnar Leif Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Espen more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Emma and Espen mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emma and Espen boy or girl names?

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

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