Emma vs Kasper

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

Kasper

Boy #1,761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Dutch Polish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,761
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kas, Kasp

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kasper Rank #1,761

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1761 for Kasper.

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

Kasper ___

  • Kasper Hugo
  • Kasper Felix
  • Kasper Emil
  • Kasper Otto
  • Kasper Leif
  • Kasper Soren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kasper

Jasper Oskar Astrid Freya Soren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kasper more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kasper at #1761 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kasper mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Emma and Kasper boy or girl names?

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

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