Emma vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jon Rank #893

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #893 for Jon.

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

Jon ___

  • Jon Michael
  • Jon Robert
  • Jon David
  • Jon Andrew
  • Jon Paul
  • Jon Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jon

Matt Chris Kate Sarah Tim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jon more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jon mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Jon boy or girl names?

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

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