Emma vs Rut

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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Rut

Girl #6,181 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"refreshed, satisfied"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Spanish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,181
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ruti, Roo

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Rut Rank #6,181

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6181 for Rut.

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

Rut ___

  • Rut Marie
  • Rut Elena
  • Rut Isabel
  • Rut Sofia
  • Rut Anna
  • Rut Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Rut

Naomi Esther Miriam Eli David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Rut more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Rut at #6181 in the United States.

What do Emma and Rut mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Rut means "refreshed, satisfied" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Rut boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Rut is primarily a girl name.

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