Emma vs Jamison

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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Jamison

Boy #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#760
Total SSA Count
335
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jamie, Jami, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jamison Rank #760

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #760 for Jamison.

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

Jamison ___

  • Jamison Lee
  • Jamison Cole
  • Jamison Reid
  • Jamison Brooks
  • Jamison Blake
  • Jamison Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jamison

Parker Harrison Emerson Addison Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jamison more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jamison at #760 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jamison mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Emma and Jamison boy or girl names?

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

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