Emma vs Julie

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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Julie

Girl #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin-Greek

Cultural Roots

French English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
366
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, JuJu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Julie Rank #767

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #767 for Julie.

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

Julie ___

  • Julie Anne
  • Julie Marie
  • Julie Grace
  • Julie Christine
  • Julie Ann
  • Julie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Julie

Sophie Claire Elise Nicolas Pierre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Julie more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Julie at #767 in the United States.

What do Emma and Julie mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Julie means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin-Greek origin).

Are Emma and Julie boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Julie is primarily a girl name.

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