Emma vs Mayer

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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Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
May

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mayer Rank #1,834

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1834 for Mayer.

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

Mayer ___

  • Mayer Isaac
  • Mayer Elijah
  • Mayer Samuel
  • Mayer David
  • Mayer Louis
  • Mayer Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mayer

Ezra Sasha Goldie Levi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mayer more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mayer at #1834 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mayer mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Emma and Mayer boy or girl names?

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

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