Emma vs Jedidiah

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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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jedidiah Rank #811

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #811 for Jedidiah.

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

Jedidiah ___

  • Jedidiah James
  • Jedidiah Cole
  • Jedidiah Thomas
  • Jedidiah Wade
  • Jedidiah Grant
  • Jedidiah Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jedidiah

Ezekiel Obadiah Naomi Miriam Josiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jedidiah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jedidiah at #811 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jedidiah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jedidiah means "God's darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Jedidiah boy or girl names?

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

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