Emma vs Kes

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
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Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kes Rank #9,146

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #9146 for Kes.

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

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kes

Bex Tess Wren Pax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kes more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kes mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin).

Are Emma and Kes boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kes is primarily a girl name.

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