Emma vs Lex

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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Lex

Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,214
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lex Rank #2,214

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2214 for Lex.

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

Lex ___

  • Lex James
  • Lex Cole
  • Lex Reed
  • Lex Ryan
  • Lex Nathan
  • Lex Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lex

Max Rex Zoe Nora Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lex more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lex mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Lex boy or girl names?

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

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