Emma vs Lucene

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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Aurora Caroline Margot Isabelle

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Lucene

Girl #48,674 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48,674
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Luc, Luce, Lucey

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Lucene Rank #48,674

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #48674 for Lucene.

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

Lucene ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lucene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lucene more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lucene at #48674 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lucene mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Lucene boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lucene is primarily a girl name.

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