Emma vs Sammy

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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Sammy

Boy #1,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Arabic-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,559
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sammy Rank #1,559

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1559 for Sammy.

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

Sammy ___

  • Sammy James
  • Sammy Lee
  • Sammy Ray
  • Sammy Jay
  • Sammy Dean
  • Sammy Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sammy

Danny Tommy Benny Josie Annie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sammy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sammy at #1559 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sammy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sammy means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Sammy boy or girl names?

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

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