Emma vs Jansen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian American South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,836
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jans

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jansen Rank #2,836

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2836 for Jansen.

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

Jansen ___

  • Jansen Cole
  • Jansen Reid
  • Jansen Gray
  • Jansen William
  • Jansen Thomas
  • Jansen Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jansen

Jensen Henley Larson Quinn Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jansen more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jansen mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Emma and Jansen boy or girl names?

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

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