Emma vs Perri

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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Perri

Girl #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree dweller"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,642
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Perri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Perri Rank #3,642

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3642 for Perri.

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

Perri ___

  • Perri Ann
  • Perri Grace
  • Perri Lynn
  • Perri Mae
  • Perri Rose
  • Perri Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Perri

Carly Terri Jamie Sheri Devin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Perri more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Perri at #3642 in the United States.

What do Emma and Perri mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Perri means "pear tree dweller" (Middle English origin).

Are Emma and Perri boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Perri is primarily a girl name.

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