Emma vs Judith

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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Judith

Girl #831 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of Judea"

Origin: Hebrew Yehudit

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#831
Total SSA Count
326
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Judy, Jude, Judi

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Judith Rank #831

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #831 for Judith.

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

Judith ___

  • Judith Ann
  • Judith Marie
  • Judith Lynn
  • Judith Claire
  • Judith Rose
  • Judith Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Judith

Dorothy Ruth Eleanor Margaret Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Judith more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Judith at #831 in the United States.

What do Emma and Judith mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Judith means "woman of Judea" (Hebrew Yehudit origin).

Are Emma and Judith boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Judith is primarily a girl name.

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