Emma vs Lore

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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Lore

Girl #11,556 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Flower"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,556
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lori, Lo

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lore Rank #11,556

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #11556 for Lore.

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

Lore ___

  • Lore Marie
  • Lore Elena
  • Lore Isabel
  • Lore Iris

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lore

Iker Ane Unai Miren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lore more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lore at #11556 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lore mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lore means "Flower" (Basque origin).

Are Emma and Lore boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lore is primarily a girl name.

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