Emma vs Jolene

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

✓ All Clear
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Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jolene Rank #608

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #608 for Jolene.

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

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jolene more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jolene mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin).

Are Emma and Jolene boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jolene is primarily a girl name.

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