Emma vs Juan

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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Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Juan Rank #137

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #137 for Juan.

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

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Juan more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Juan at #137 in the United States.

What do Emma and Juan mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Juan boy or girl names?

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

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