Emma vs Luddie

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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Scottie Vivian Ember Genesis

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Luddie

Boy #14,123 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #14,123
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Lud, Ludd, Luddy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Luddie Rank #14,123

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #14123 for Luddie.

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

Luddie ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Luddie more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Luddie at #14123 in the United States.

What do Emma and Luddie mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Luddie boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Luddie is primarily a boy name.

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