Emma vs Jerome

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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Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jerry, Rome, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jerome Rank #1,341

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1341 for Jerome.

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

Jerome ___

  • Jerome Alexander
  • Jerome Michael
  • Jerome David
  • Jerome Anthony
  • Jerome James
  • Jerome Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jerome more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jerome mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Jerome boy or girl names?

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

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