Emma vs Lisbeth

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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Lisbeth

Girl #3,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath, pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,894
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lis, Beth, Lissy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lisbeth Rank #3,894

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3894 for Lisbeth.

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

Lisbeth ___

  • Lisbeth Marie
  • Lisbeth Ann
  • Lisbeth Rose
  • Lisbeth Ingrid
  • Lisbeth Sofia
  • Lisbeth Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lisbeth

Astrid Ingrid Sigrid Freja Gunnar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lisbeth more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lisbeth at #3894 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lisbeth mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lisbeth means "my God is an oath, pledged to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Lisbeth boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lisbeth is primarily a girl name.

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