Emma vs Jane

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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Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#269
Total SSA Count
1,180
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Janie, Janey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jane Rank #269

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #269 for Jane.

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

Jane ___

  • Jane Elizabeth
  • Jane Catherine
  • Jane Louise
  • Jane Marie
  • Jane Amelia
  • Jane Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jane

Charlotte Henry Edmund Eleanor Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jane more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jane at #269 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jane mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin).

Are Emma and Jane boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jane is primarily a girl name.

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