Emma vs Ivan

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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Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Croatian Spanish Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#153
Total SSA Count
2,340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Van, Vanya

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Ivan Rank #153

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #153 for Ivan.

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

Ivan ___

  • Ivan Alexander
  • Ivan Michael
  • Ivan James
  • Ivan Nikolai
  • Ivan Peter
  • Ivan Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ivan

Natasha Dmitri Sofia Nikolai Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ivan more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ivan mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Emma and Ivan boy or girl names?

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

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