Emma vs Santos

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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Santos

Boy #832 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"saints, the holy ones"

Origin: Latin sanctus (holy)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#832
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Santi, San

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Santos Rank #832

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #832 for Santos.

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

Santos ___

  • Santos Angel
  • Santos Miguel
  • Santos Jose
  • Santos Luis
  • Santos Antonio
  • Santos Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Santos

Jesus Angel Carmen Cruz Pilar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Santos more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Santos at #832 in the United States.

What do Emma and Santos mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Santos means "saints, the holy ones" (Latin sanctus (holy) origin).

Are Emma and Santos boy or girl names?

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

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