Emma vs Gertrude

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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Gertrude

Girl #4,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear of strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,693
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gertie, Trudie, Trudy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Gertrude Rank #4,693

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4693 for Gertrude.

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

Gertrude ___

  • Gertrude Rose
  • Gertrude May
  • Gertrude Louise
  • Gertrude Ann
  • Gertrude Eleanor
  • Gertrude Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Gertrude

Mildred Edmund Cornelius Prudence Humphrey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Gertrude more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Gertrude at #4693 in the United States.

What do Emma and Gertrude mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Gertrude means "spear of strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Gertrude boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Gertrude is primarily a girl name.

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