Emma vs Rico

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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Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,698
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Rico Rank #1,698

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1698 for Rico.

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

Rico ___

  • Rico James
  • Rico Santos
  • Rico Alejandro
  • Rico Cruz
  • Rico Mateo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Rico

Nico Marco Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Rico more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Emma and Rico mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Emma and Rico boy or girl names?

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

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