Emma vs Mccarty

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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Mccarty

Girl #41,657 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"loving"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #41,657
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 3
Formality: Casual
Nicknames: Mac, Carty, Mack

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Mccarty Rank #41,657

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #41657 for Mccarty.

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

Mccarty ___

Mccarty Grace
Mccarty Rose
Mccarty Jane
Mccarty Elizabeth
Mccarty Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mccarty

Kennedy Reagan Callahan Brennan Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mccarty more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mccarty at #41657 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mccarty mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mccarty means "loving" (Old Irish origin).

Are Emma and Mccarty boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mccarty is primarily a girl name.

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