Emma vs Roisin

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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Roisin

Girl #3,589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little rose"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,589
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Rosie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Roisin Rank #3,589

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3589 for Roisin.

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

Roisin ___

  • Roisin Maeve
  • Roisin Aoife
  • Roisin Brigid
  • Roisin Claire
  • Roisin Grace
  • Roisin Sinead

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Roisin

Siobhan Niamh Caitlin Padraig Ciarán

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Roisin more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Roisin at #3589 in the United States.

What do Emma and Roisin mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Roisin means "little rose" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Roisin boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Roisin is primarily a girl name.

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