Emma vs Jenny

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
Jenny Rank #1,387

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1387 for Jenny.

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

Jenny ___

  • Jenny Rose
  • Jenny Mae
  • Jenny Claire
  • Jenny Lynn
  • Jenny Anne
  • Jenny Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jenny

Maggie Katie Danny Tommy Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jenny more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jenny at #1387 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jenny mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jenny means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Emma and Jenny boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jenny is primarily a girl name.

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