Emma vs Martin

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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Martin

Boy #308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Scandinavian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #308
Total SSA Count: 1,101
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Marty, Mart, Marto

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Martin Rank #308

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #308 for Martin.

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

Martin ___

Martin Martin James
Martin Martin Alexander
Martin Martin Thomas
Martin Martin Cole
Martin Martin Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Martin

Henry Charles Eleanor Margaret Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Martin more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Martin at #308 in the United States.

What do Emma and Martin mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Martin boy or girl names?

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

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