Emma vs Kerrigan

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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Kerrigan

Girl #4,057 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,057
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kerri, Keri

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kerrigan Rank #4,057

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4057 for Kerrigan.

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

Kerrigan ___

  • Kerrigan Rose
  • Kerrigan Grace
  • Kerrigan Ann
  • Kerrigan Marie
  • Kerrigan Faith
  • Kerrigan Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kerrigan

Declan Fiona Brennan Sienna Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kerrigan more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kerrigan at #4057 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kerrigan mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kerrigan means "descendant of Ciaran (little dark one)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Kerrigan boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kerrigan is primarily a girl name.

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