Emma vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Paul Rank #264

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #264 for Paul.

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

Paul ___

  • Paul James
  • Paul Michael
  • Paul David
  • Paul Anthony
  • Paul Andrew
  • Paul Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Paul more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Emma and Paul mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Emma and Paul boy or girl names?

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

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