Emma vs Luke

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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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Luke Rank #34

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #34 for Luke.

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

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Luke more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Emma and Luke mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Emma and Luke boy or girl names?

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

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