Emma vs Mable

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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Mable

Girl #2,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, worthy of love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,473
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mae, Mabs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mable Rank #2,473

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2473 for Mable.

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

Mable ___

  • Mable Rose
  • Mable June
  • Mable Claire
  • Mable Grace
  • Mable Pearl
  • Mable Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mable

Hazel Iris Violet Jasper Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mable more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mable at #2473 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mable mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mable means "lovable, worthy of love" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Mable boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mable is primarily a girl name.

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