Emma vs Lourdes

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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Lourdes

Girl #2,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lourdes, place of miracles"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catholic Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,749
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lulu, Lou

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lourdes Rank #2,749

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2749 for Lourdes.

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

Lourdes ___

  • Lourdes Maria
  • Lourdes Isabel
  • Lourdes Grace
  • Lourdes Elena
  • Lourdes Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lourdes

Fatima Guadalupe Carmen Rafael Santiago

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lourdes more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lourdes at #2749 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lourdes mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lourdes means "from Lourdes, place of miracles" (French origin).

Are Emma and Lourdes boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lourdes is primarily a girl name.

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