Emma vs Mache

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mache Rank #34,572

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #34572 for Mache.

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

Mache ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mache

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mache more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mache at #34572 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mache mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Mache boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mache is primarily a girl name.

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