Emma vs Selmer

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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Madelyn Josie Abigail Kennedy

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Selmer

Boy #42,328 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #42,328
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Sel, Selm, Selmy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Selmer Rank #42,328

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #42328 for Selmer.

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

Selmer ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Selmer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Selmer more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Selmer at #42328 in the United States.

What do Emma and Selmer mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Selmer boy or girl names?

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

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