Emma vs Percy

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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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Percy Rank #1,256

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1256 for Percy.

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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Percy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Emma and Percy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Emma and Percy boy or girl names?

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

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