Emma vs Marthe

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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Marthe

Girl #28,699 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #28,699
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Mar, Mart, Marty

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Marthe Rank #28,699

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #28699 for Marthe.

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

Marthe ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Marthe more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marthe at #28699 in the United States.

What do Emma and Marthe mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Marthe boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Marthe is primarily a girl name.

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