Emma vs Estes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,754
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Est, Esty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Estes Rank #31,754

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #31754 for Estes.

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

Estes ___

  • Estes Clark
  • Estes James
  • Estes Wayne
  • Estes Dale
  • Estes Ray
  • Estes Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Estes

Barrow Clyde Garland Warren Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Estes more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Emma and Estes mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Emma and Estes boy or girl names?

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

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