Emma vs Jessy

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
Jessy Rank #4,329

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4329 for Jessy.

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

Jessy ___

  • Jessy Rose
  • Jessy Marie
  • Jessy Lynn
  • Jessy Claire
  • Jessy Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jessy

Bella Charlie Emma Luke Sadie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jessy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jessy at #4329 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jessy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jessy means "God exists, gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Jessy boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jessy is primarily a girl name.

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