Emma vs Murphee

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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Riley Lyla Juliette Celeste

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Murphee

Girl #9,731 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,731
Total SSA Count: 11
Nicknames: Mur, Murp, Murpy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Murphee Rank #9,731

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #9731 for Murphee.

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

Murphee ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Murphee more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Murphee at #9731 in the United States.

What do Emma and Murphee mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Murphee boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Murphee is primarily a girl name.

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