Emma vs Marth

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

Marth

Girl #67,954 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Biblical English Gaming

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67,954
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, May, Maie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Marth Rank #67,954

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #67954 for Marth.

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

Marth ___

  • Marth Rose
  • Marth Grace
  • Marth Jane
  • Marth Lee
  • Marth Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Marth

Ruth Wren Bart Hugh Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Marth more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marth at #67954 in the United States.

What do Emma and Marth mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Marth means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Emma and Marth boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Marth is primarily a girl name.

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