Emma vs Patience

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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Patience

Girl #1,327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"endurance, patient suffering"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American West African Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,327
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Patty, Pat, Pate

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Patience Rank #1,327

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1327 for Patience.

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

Patience ___

  • Patience Grace
  • Patience Hope
  • Patience Joy
  • Patience Rose
  • Patience Anne
  • Patience Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Patience

Prudence Constance Hope Faith Mercy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Patience more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Patience at #1327 in the United States.

What do Emma and Patience mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Patience means "endurance, patient suffering" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Patience boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Patience is primarily a girl name.

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