Emma vs Mar

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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mar Rank #2,971

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2971 for Mar.

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

Mar ___

  • Mar Luna
  • Mar Soleil
  • Mar Isabel
  • Mar Elena
  • Mar Sofia
  • Mar Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mar

Sol Lua Kai Rio Alba

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mar more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mar at #2971 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mar mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mar means "sea" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Mar boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mar is primarily a girl name.

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