Emma vs Jesus

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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Jesus

Boy #164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh saves; God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew (Yeshua)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#164
Total SSA Count
2,210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chuy, Jess, Jessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jesus Rank #164

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #164 for Jesus.

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

Jesus ___

  • Jesus Miguel
  • Jesus Antonio
  • Jesus Emanuel
  • Jesus David
  • Jesus Angel
  • Jesus Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jesus

Maria Jose Angel Gabriel Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jesus more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jesus at #164 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jesus mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin).

Are Emma and Jesus boy or girl names?

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

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