Emma vs Guillermo

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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Guillermo

Boy #833 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#833
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Memo, Guille, Willy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Guillermo Rank #833

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #833 for Guillermo.

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

Guillermo ___

  • Guillermo Alejandro
  • Guillermo Antonio
  • Guillermo Eduardo
  • Guillermo Rafael
  • Guillermo Miguel
  • Guillermo Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Guillermo

Fernando Ricardo Alejandra Lucia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Guillermo more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Guillermo at #833 in the United States.

What do Emma and Guillermo mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin).

Are Emma and Guillermo boy or girl names?

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

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