Emma vs Mario

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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Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
808
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mario Rank #399

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #399 for Mario.

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

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mario more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mario mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Mario boy or girl names?

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

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