Emma vs Jennings

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
Jennings Rank #1,956

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1956 for Jennings.

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

Jennings ___

  • Jennings Cole
  • Jennings James
  • Jennings Reid
  • Jennings Blake
  • Jennings Grant
  • Jennings Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jennings

Harrison Collins Avery Sutton Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jennings more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jennings at #1956 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jennings mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jennings means "son of Jen (John)" (English origin).

Are Emma and Jennings boy or girl names?

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

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