Emma vs Roby

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Everleigh Harper Lily Isabel

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Roby

Boy #8,782 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #8,782
Total SSA Count: 10

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Roby Rank #8,782

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #8782 for Roby.

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

Roby ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Roby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Roby more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Roby at #8782 in the United States.

What do Emma and Roby mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Roby boy or girl names?

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

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