Emma vs Luther

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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Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,499
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou, Luke

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Luther Rank #1,499

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1499 for Luther.

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

Luther ___

  • Luther James
  • Luther Ray
  • Luther King
  • Luther Eugene
  • Luther Alexander
  • Luther William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Luther

Malcolm Rosa Martin Harriet Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Luther more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Emma and Luther mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin).

Are Emma and Luther boy or girl names?

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

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