Emma vs Melster

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Melster

Girl #70,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Honey bee; sweet and industrious one"

Origin: Greek via English

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,031
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mel, Melly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Melster Rank #70,031

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #70031 for Melster.

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

Melster ___

  • Melster Grace
  • Melster Anne
  • Melster Joy
  • Melster Rose
  • Melster Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Melster

Elsie Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Melster more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Melster at #70031 in the United States.

What do Emma and Melster mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Melster means "Honey bee; sweet and industrious one" (Greek via English origin).

Are Emma and Melster boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Melster is primarily a girl name.

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