Emma vs Perseus

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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Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,293
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Percy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Perseus Rank #1,293

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1293 for Perseus.

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

Perseus ___

  • Perseus James
  • Perseus Alexander
  • Perseus Gray
  • Perseus John
  • Perseus Leon
  • Perseus August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Perseus

Achilles Theseus Andromeda Athena Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Perseus more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Emma and Perseus mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Perseus boy or girl names?

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

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