Emma vs Jacques

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacques

Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,375
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jac, Jack

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jacques Rank #2,375

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2375 for Jacques.

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

Jacques ___

  • Jacques Henri
  • Jacques Pierre
  • Jacques Louis
  • Jacques François
  • Jacques André
  • Jacques Émile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jacques

Pierre Henri Amélie Colette Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jacques more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jacques at #2375 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jacques mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Emma and Jacques boy or girl names?

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

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