Emma vs Lotte

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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Lotte

Girl #8,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, strong"

Origin: Old High German Karl via Charlotte

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,691
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lot

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lotte Rank #8,691

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #8691 for Lotte.

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

Lotte ___

  • Lotte Marie
  • Lotte Elise
  • Lotte Margot
  • Lotte Anne
  • Lotte Sophie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lotte

Mette Signe Astrid Hans Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lotte more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lotte at #8691 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lotte mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lotte means "free woman, strong" (Old High German Karl via Charlotte origin).

Are Emma and Lotte boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lotte is primarily a girl name.

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