Emma vs Lacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lacy

Girl #3,014 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lassy, Norman place name"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,014
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lacy Rank #3,014

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3014 for Lacy.

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

Lacy ___

  • Lacy Anne
  • Lacy Marie
  • Lacy Dawn
  • Lacy Belle
  • Lacy Jo
  • Lacy Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lacy

Dusty Travis Waylon Callie Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lacy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lacy at #3014 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lacy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lacy means "from Lassy, Norman place name" (Old French origin).

Are Emma and Lacy boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lacy is primarily a girl name.

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