Emma vs Kent

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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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kent Rank #1,636

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1636 for Kent.

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

Kent ___

  • Kent James
  • Kent William
  • Kent Thomas
  • Kent Andrew
  • Kent Robert
  • Kent Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kent more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kent mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Emma and Kent boy or girl names?

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

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