Emma vs Mccrae

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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Mccrae

Boy #5,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of grace, son of good fortune"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,318
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Crae, Cray

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mccrae Rank #5,318

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5318 for Mccrae.

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

Mccrae ___

  • Mccrae James
  • Mccrae John
  • Mccrae William
  • Mccrae Henry
  • Mccrae Lee
  • Mccrae Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mccrae

Mackenzie Finnley Campbell Sullivan Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mccrae more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mccrae at #5318 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mccrae mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mccrae means "son of grace, son of good fortune" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Mccrae boy or girl names?

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

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