Emma vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17
Total SSA Count
8,310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Samuel Rank #17

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #17 for Samuel.

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

Samuel ___

  • Samuel James
  • Samuel Thomas
  • Samuel Alexander
  • Samuel Joseph
  • Samuel Edward
  • Samuel Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Samuel more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Emma and Samuel mean?

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

Are Emma and Samuel boy or girl names?

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

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