Emma vs Mathew

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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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mathew Rank #941

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #941 for Mathew.

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

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mathew more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mathew mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Mathew boy or girl names?

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

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