Emma vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Luis Rank #130

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #130 for Luis.

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

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Luis more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do Emma and Luis mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Luis boy or girl names?

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

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