Emma vs Janice

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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Janice

Girl #2,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,252
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Janie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Janice Rank #2,252

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2252 for Janice.

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

Janice ___

  • Janice Marie
  • Janice Louise
  • Janice Ann
  • Janice Kay
  • Janice Lynn
  • Janice Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Janice

Donna Carol Linda Dennis Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Janice more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Janice at #2252 in the United States.

What do Emma and Janice mean?

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

Are Emma and Janice boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Janice is primarily a girl name.

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