Emma vs Jeffery

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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Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jeffery Rank #1,306

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1306 for Jeffery.

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

Jeffery ___

  • Jeffery Alan
  • Jeffery Scott
  • Jeffery James
  • Jeffery Michael
  • Jeffery Dean
  • Jeffery Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jeffery

David Brian Mark Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jeffery more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jeffery at #1306 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jeffery mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Emma and Jeffery boy or girl names?

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

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