Emma vs Josey

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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Josey

Girl #2,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,339
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Jos

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Josey Rank #2,339

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2339 for Josey.

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

Josey ___

  • Josey Grace
  • Josey Mae
  • Josey Lynn
  • Josey Anne
  • Josey Belle
  • Josey Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Josey

Willa Sadie Maisie Clover Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Josey more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Josey at #2339 in the United States.

What do Emma and Josey mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Josey means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Josey boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Josey is primarily a girl name.

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