Emma vs Felix

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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Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Felix Rank #177

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #177 for Felix.

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

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Felix more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Emma and Felix mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Felix boy or girl names?

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

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