Emma vs Serene

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Serene

Girl #1,705 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, cloudless"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,705
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rene, Seri

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Serene Rank #1,705

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1705 for Serene.

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

Serene ___

  • Serene Grace
  • Serene Joy
  • Serene Marie
  • Serene Elise
  • Serene Dawn
  • Serene Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Serene

Celeste Aurora Ivy Cleo Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Serene more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Serene at #1705 in the United States.

What do Emma and Serene mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Serene means "clear, cloudless" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Serene boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Serene is primarily a girl name.

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