Emma vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jon, Johnny, Jonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jonathan Rank #83

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #83 for Jonathan.

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

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jonathan more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jonathan mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Emma and Jonathan boy or girl names?

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

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