Emma vs Hagen

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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Hagen

Boy #2,161 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enclosed pasture, fortified place"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Norse German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,161
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hage

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Hagen Rank #2,161

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2161 for Hagen.

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

Hagen ___

  • Hagen James
  • Hagen Scott
  • Hagen Lee
  • Hagen Erik
  • Hagen William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Hagen

Freya Bjorn Astrid Leif Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hagen more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hagen at #2161 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hagen mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Hagen means "enclosed pasture, fortified place" (Old High German origin).

Are Emma and Hagen boy or girl names?

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

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