Emma vs Gretta

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

Playground Safety Score

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Gretta

Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Gretta Rank #4,387

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4387 for Gretta.

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

Gretta ___

  • Gretta Rose
  • Gretta Mae
  • Gretta Jane
  • Gretta Louise
  • Gretta Elise
  • Gretta Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Gretta

Ingrid Astrid Sigrid Helga Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Gretta more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Emma and Gretta mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin).

Are Emma and Gretta boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Gretta is primarily a girl name.

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