Emma vs Jose

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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Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jose Rank #91

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #91 for Jose.

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

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jose more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jose at #91 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jose mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Emma and Jose boy or girl names?

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

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