Emma vs Malvery

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

Malvery

Girl #37,391 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bare hill"

Origin: Old Welsh maelfern

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,391
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mal, Mally, Vera

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Malvery Rank #37,391

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #37391 for Malvery.

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

Malvery ___

  • Malvery Jane
  • Malvery Rose
  • Malvery Grace
  • Malvery Anne
  • Malvery Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Malvery

Cordelia Eugenia Harriet Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Malvery more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Malvery at #37391 in the United States.

What do Emma and Malvery mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Malvery means "bare hill" (Old Welsh maelfern origin).

Are Emma and Malvery boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Malvery is primarily a girl name.

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