Emma vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
George Rank #123

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #123 for George.

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

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or George more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Emma and George mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and George boy or girl names?

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

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