Emma vs Patricio

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

Patricio

Boy #2,318 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"nobleman, member of the patrician class"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,318
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pato, Patri, Pat

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Patricio Rank #2,318

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2318 for Patricio.

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

Patricio ___

  • Patricio Alejandro
  • Patricio Miguel
  • Patricio Jose
  • Patricio Luis
  • Patricio Carlos
  • Patricio Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Patricio

Alejandro Sebastian Valentina Lucia Isabela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Patricio more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Patricio at #2318 in the United States.

What do Emma and Patricio mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Patricio means "nobleman, member of the patrician class" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Patricio boy or girl names?

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

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