Emma vs Nancy

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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Nancy Rank #920

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #920 for Nancy.

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

Nancy ___

  • Nancy Grace
  • Nancy Jean
  • Nancy Marie
  • Nancy Lou
  • Nancy Ann
  • Nancy Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Nancy

Ronald Donald Patricia Barbara Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Nancy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nancy at #920 in the United States.

What do Emma and Nancy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Nancy means "favor, blessedness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Nancy boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Nancy is primarily a girl name.

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