Emma vs Pat

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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Naomi Abigail Lyla Sutton

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Pat

Boy #28,540 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #28,540
Total SSA Count: 5

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Aros Candor Ngai Blitz

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Pat Rank #28,540

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #28540 for Pat.

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

Pat ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Pat

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Pat more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Pat at #28540 in the United States.

What do Emma and Pat mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Pat boy or girl names?

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

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