Emma vs Fredrik

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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Fredrik

Boy #5,717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,717
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Fredrik Rank #5,717

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5717 for Fredrik.

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

Fredrik ___

  • Fredrik Wilhelm
  • Fredrik Erik
  • Fredrik Johan
  • Fredrik Carl
  • Fredrik August
  • Fredrik Anders

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Fredrik

Gustav Oskar Emil Elsa Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Fredrik more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Fredrik at #5717 in the United States.

What do Emma and Fredrik mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Fredrik means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Emma and Fredrik boy or girl names?

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

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