Emma vs Jodie

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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Jodie

Girl #3,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, celebrated"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,943
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jodie Rank #3,943

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3943 for Jodie.

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

Jodie ___

  • Jodie Ann
  • Jodie Marie
  • Jodie Lynn
  • Jodie Rose
  • Jodie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jodie

Kelsey Tracy Tara Scott Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jodie more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jodie at #3943 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jodie mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jodie means "praised, celebrated" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Emma and Jodie boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jodie is primarily a girl name.

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