Emma vs Remington

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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Remington

Boy #287 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#287
Total SSA Count
1,169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Remi, Rem, Remy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Remington Rank #287

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #287 for Remington.

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

Remington ___

  • Remington James
  • Remington Cole
  • Remington Lee
  • Remington Scott
  • Remington Grant
  • Remington Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Remington

Paxton Hudson Maverick Sawyer Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Remington more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Remington at #287 in the United States.

What do Emma and Remington mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Remington boy or girl names?

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

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