Emma vs Kason

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

Kason

Boy #569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer (from Greek Jason)"

Origin: Greek via American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#569
Total SSA Count
514
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kas, Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kason Rank #569

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #569 for Kason.

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

Kason ___

  • Kason James
  • Kason Lee
  • Kason Cole
  • Kason Blake
  • Kason Grant
  • Kason Drew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kason

Brayden Paisley Grayson Avery Landon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kason more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kason at #569 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kason mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kason means "healer (from Greek Jason)" (Greek via American English origin).

Are Emma and Kason boy or girl names?

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

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