Emma vs Sagan

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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Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sage

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sagan Rank #4,480

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4480 for Sagan.

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

Sagan ___

  • Sagan James
  • Sagan Oliver
  • Sagan Lee
  • Sagan Ray
  • Sagan Cole
  • Sagan Drake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sagan

Orion Tesla Darwin Nova Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sagan more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sagan at #4480 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sagan mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Emma and Sagan boy or girl names?

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

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